1968 Ford Escort vs. 1957 Seat 600
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 255 kg more than 1957 Seat 600. 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, 1968 Ford Escort (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1957 Seat 600 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Escort | 600 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2010 mm |