1959 Ford Escort vs. 1962 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1962 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 3 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 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Sunbeam Alpine (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 178 kg more than 1959 Ford Escort. 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, 1962 Sunbeam Alpine (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1962 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Escort | 1962 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Ford | Sunbeam |
Model | Escort | Alpine |
Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 81.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 40 L |