1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk would be higher. At 3,050 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk weights approximately 545 kg more than 1970 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, 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk | 1970 Ford Escort | |
Make | Studebaker | Ford |
Model | Silver Hawk | Escort |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3050 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2400 mm |