1958 Ford Escort vs. 2013 Infiniti IPL
To start off, 2013 Infiniti IPL is newer by 55 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 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti IPL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti IPL (343 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti IPL should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti IPL weights approximately 835 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, 2013 Infiniti IPL (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti IPL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Escort | 2013 Infiniti IPL | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Escort | IPL |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 343 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1823 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2850 mm |
