1958 Ford Escort vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 1971 Ford Escort is newer by 13 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, 1971 Ford Escort (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Escort weights approximately 12 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort. 1971 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Escort | 1971 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Escort |
Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2400 mm |