1958 Ford Escort vs. 1961 Innocenti 950
To start off, 1961 Innocenti 950 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Innocenti 950 (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Innocenti 950 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Escort weights approximately 87 kg more than 1961 Innocenti 950.
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, 1961 Innocenti 950 (74 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1961 Innocenti 950 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Escort | 1961 Innocenti 950 | |
| Make | Ford | Innocenti |
| Model | Escort | 950 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2130 mm |
