1957 Ford Escort vs. 2000 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2000 Subaru Forester is newer by 43 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Forester weights approximately 695 kg more than 1957 Ford Escort.
Because 2000 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Subaru Forester (186 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm). This means 2000 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Escort | 2000 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Escort | Forester |
Year Released | 1957 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 71 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 74.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2680 mm |