1958 Ford Escort vs. 2002 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Vectra is newer by 44 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 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Vectra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Vectra should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Vectra weights approximately 763 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, 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, 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, 2002 Vauxhall Vectra (280 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Escort | 2002 Vauxhall Vectra | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Escort | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2710 mm |
