1970 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1957 Ford Escort
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 188 kg more than 1957 Ford Escort. 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, 1970 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort. 1970 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Vega | 1957 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Vega | Escort |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 31 L |
