1959 Berkeley B 95 vs. 1977 Ford Escort
To start off, 1977 Ford Escort is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley B 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley B 95 would be higher. At 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Escort weights approximately 549 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B 95. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 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 1977 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B 95, 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, 1977 Ford Escort (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley B 95 | 1977 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Berkeley | Ford |
| Model | B 95 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 363 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 53 L |
