1956 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Proton Juara
To start off, 2005 Proton Juara is newer by 49 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 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Proton Juara (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1956 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Proton Juara should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Proton Juara weights approximately 188 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Proton Juara (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Escort. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2005 Proton Juara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Escort. 2005 Proton Juara 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. 2005 Proton Juara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Escort | 2005 Proton Juara | |
| Make | Ford | Proton |
| Model | Escort | Juara |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1094 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2400 mm |
