1958 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2000 Ford Escort
To start off, 2000 Ford Escort is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. 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 148 more horse power than 2000 Ford Escort. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1236 kg more than 2000 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 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escort. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1958 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Chrysler Imperial | 2000 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Imperial | Escort |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2510 mm |
