1957 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 13 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 223 kg more than 1957 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Escort | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Cortina |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 63 mm |
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 | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 87 L |