1959 Ford Escort vs. 1990 Rover 400
To start off, 1990 Rover 400 is newer by 31 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rover 400 (94 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rover 400 weights approximately 209 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.
Because 1959 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 1959 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Rover 400, 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, 1990 Rover 400 (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1990 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Escort | 1990 Rover 400 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Escort | 400 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2560 mm |