1959 Ford Escort vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 53 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Audi A5 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Escort | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Escort | A5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 67 L |
