1958 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1958 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1958 Chrysler Imperial and 1958 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1543 kg more than 1958 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1958 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Chrysler Imperial | 1958 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Imperial | Escort |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2220 mm |
