1956 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Opel Calibra
To start off, 1993 Opel Calibra is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Calibra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1956 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Opel Calibra weights approximately 377 kg more than 1956 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Opel Calibra (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Escort. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Escort | 1993 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Escort | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2610 mm |
