1957 Ford Escort vs. 1982 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1982 Talbot Samba is newer by 25 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, 1982 Talbot Samba (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Talbot Samba should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Escort weights approximately 77 kg more than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Ford Escort (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Escort | 1982 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | Escort | Samba |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2350 mm |
