1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1992 Ford Escort
To start off, 1992 Ford Escort is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1992 Ford Escort. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1992 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Escort. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 1992 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Imperial | Escort |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2530 mm |
