1957 Ford Escort vs. 1965 NSU 1200
To start off, 1965 NSU 1200 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 1,177 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 NSU 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 NSU 1200 (54 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 NSU 1200 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Escort weights approximately 101 kg more than 1965 NSU 1200.
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 NSU 1200 (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1965 NSU 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Escort | 1965 NSU 1200 | |
| Make | Ford | NSU |
| Model | Escort | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2440 mm |
