1957 Ford Escort vs. 1961 Subaru 360
To start off, 1961 Subaru 360 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford Escort (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1961 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1961 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Escort weights approximately 432 kg more than 1961 Subaru 360. 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, 1957 Ford Escort (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Escort | 1961 Subaru 360 | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Escort | 360 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1961 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 355 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 30 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 1780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 64 L |