1959 Ford Escort vs. 1961 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1961 NSU Prinz is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Escort (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1961 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1961 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Escort weights approximately 247 kg more than 1961 NSU Prinz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1959 Ford Escort (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Escort | 1961 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Ford | NSU |
| Model | Escort | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 37 L |
