1958 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Rover 200
To start off, 1995 Rover 200 is newer by 37 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 200 weights approximately 368 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Rover 200 (233 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Escort | 1995 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Escort | 200 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
