1958 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Seat Marbella
To start off, 1998 Seat Marbella is newer by 40 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, 1998 Seat Marbella (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Seat Marbella should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Escort weights approximately 133 kg more than 1998 Seat Marbella.
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, 1998 Seat Marbella, 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, 1958 Ford Escort (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Escort | 1998 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Escort | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2170 mm |
