1958 Ford Escort vs. 1966 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1966 Toyota Publica is newer by 8 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, 1958 Ford Escort (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Escort weights approximately 235 kg more than 1966 Toyota Publica. 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, 1958 Ford Escort (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Escort | 1966 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Publica |
Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 582 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 70 L |