1956 Ford Escort vs. 2004 Toyota Will
To start off, 2004 Toyota Will is newer by 48 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Will is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Will (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1956 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Will weights approximately 643 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.
Because 2004 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Will will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota Will (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Escort. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Escort. 2004 Toyota Will has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Escort | 2004 Toyota Will | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Will |
Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 91.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 60 L |