1957 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1973 Ford Escort
To start off, 1973 Ford Escort is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin-Healey 100 (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1973 Ford Escort. (96 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 206 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Ford Escort (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin-Healey 100. (143 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin-Healey 100 | 1973 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
| Model | 100 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |
