1957 Ford Escort vs. 1965 Innocenti A40S
To start off, 1965 Innocenti A40S is newer by 8 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, 1965 Innocenti A40S (43 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Innocenti A40S should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Escort weights approximately 17 kg more than 1965 Innocenti A40S.
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, 1965 Innocenti A40S (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1965 Innocenti A40S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Escort | 1965 Innocenti A40S | |
| Make | Ford | Innocenti |
| Model | Escort | A40S |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2220 mm |
