1958 Ford Escort vs. 1962 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1962 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 4 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 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Vauxhall Victor (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 123 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.
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, 1962 Vauxhall Victor (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1962 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Escort | 1962 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Escort | Victor |
Year Released | 1958 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 48 L |