1957 Ford Escort vs. 2012 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2012 Opel Insignia is newer by 55 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Opel Insignia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Insignia (177 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort.
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, 2012 Opel Insignia, 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, 2012 Opel Insignia (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Escort | 2012 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Escort | Insignia |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2737 mm |
