1957 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1995 Subaru Justy is newer by 38 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, 1995 Subaru Justy (49 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Subaru Justy should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Escort weights approximately 67 kg more than 1995 Subaru Justy.
Because 1957 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Subaru Justy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Subaru Justy (76 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1995 Subaru Justy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Escort | 1995 Subaru Justy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Escort | Justy |
Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2290 mm |