1957 Ford Escort vs. 1971 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1971 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 14 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 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Sunbeam Alpine (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 193 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, 1971 Sunbeam Alpine (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1971 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort. 1971 Sunbeam Alpine has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Sunbeam Alpine will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Escort | 1971 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Ford | Sunbeam |
| Model | Escort | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2510 mm |
