1958 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1995 Toyota Corolla 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 1,332 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 173 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.
Because 1958 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Toyota Corolla (111 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Escort | 1995 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2470 mm |
