1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1984 Ford Escort
To start off, 1984 Ford Escort is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley Foursome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley Foursome would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Escort (78 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Ford Escort (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1984 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Berkeley | Ford |
| Model | Foursome | Escort |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 78 HP |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2410 mm |
