1958 Ford Escort vs. 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero
To start off, 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero is newer by 49 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 6,350 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,183 HP @ 6950 RPM) has 1152 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero weights approximately 433 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.
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, 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,483 Nm @ 6150 RPM) has 1412 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Escort | 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero | |
| Make | Ford | SSC |
| Model | Escort | Ultimate Aero |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 6350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 1183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6950 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 1483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1090 mm |
