1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1978 Ford Escort
To start off, 1978 Ford Escort is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley QB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley QB would be higher. At 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Escort weights approximately 494 kg more than 1959 Berkeley QB. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB, 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, 1978 Ford Escort (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley QB | 1978 Ford Escort | |
Make | Berkeley | Ford |
Model | QB | Escort |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 691 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 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 |
Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2410 mm |