1957 Ford Escort vs. 1974 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1974 Nissan Skyline is newer by 17 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Skyline (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 167 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, 1974 Nissan Skyline (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Escort | 1974 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Skyline |
Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2520 mm |