1960 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1997 Ford Escort
To start off, 1997 Ford Escort is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1997 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1997 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1960 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chrysler Imperial | 1997 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Imperial | Escort |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
