1959 Berkeley B vs. 1958 Ford Escort
To start off, 1959 Berkeley B is newer by 1 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 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley B (49 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Escort weights approximately 461 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B.
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, 1959 Berkeley B, 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, 1958 Ford Escort (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley B | 1958 Ford Escort | |
Make | Berkeley | Ford |
Model | B | Escort |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 31 HP |
Torque | 61 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 817 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 31 L |