1958 Ford Escort vs. 2011 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2011 Nissan Quest is newer by 53 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Quest (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1174 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, 2011 Nissan Quest, 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, 2011 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Escort | 2011 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Quest |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 76 L |
