1956 Ford Escort vs. 2013 Audi A7
To start off, 2013 Audi A7 is newer by 57 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Audi A7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A7 (414 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 1956 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A7 weights approximately 1128 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 2013 Audi A7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 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, 2013 Audi A7 (549 Nm) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Escort. (72 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Escort | 2013 Audi A7 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Escort | A7 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2914 mm |
