1957 Ford Escort vs. 1976 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1976 Toyota Corolla is newer by 19 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, 1976 Toyota Corolla (57 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 53 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, 1976 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Escort | 1976 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Corolla |
Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2380 mm |