1959 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 51 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 2,000 cc, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (1,973 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1942 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 973 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, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan, 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, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Escort. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Escort | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Escort | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 1973 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2919 mm |
