1957 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1978 Holden Sunbird is newer by 21 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 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden Sunbird (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden Sunbird weights approximately 343 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, 1978 Holden Sunbird (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1978 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Escort | 1978 Holden Sunbird | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Escort | Sunbird |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2590 mm |
