1957 DKW 3-6 Monza vs. 1979 Ford Escort
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 DKW 3-6 Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 DKW 3-6 Monza would be higher. At 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 DKW 3-6 Monza (49 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 DKW 3-6 Monza should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Escort weights approximately 142 kg more than 1957 DKW 3-6 Monza.
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, 1957 DKW 3-6 Monza (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 DKW 3-6 Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1957 DKW 3-6 Monza | 1979 Ford Escort | |
Make | DKW | Ford |
Model | 3-6 Monza | Escort |
Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 45 HP |
Torque | 76 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 733 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |