1970 Ford Escort vs. 1958 Talbot Lago America
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Talbot Lago America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Talbot Lago America would be higher. At 2,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Talbot Lago America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1958 Talbot Lago America. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1958 Talbot Lago America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Talbot Lago America weights approximately 215 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort.
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, 1958 Talbot Lago America (212 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Talbot Lago America will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 1958 Talbot Lago America | |
Make | Ford | Talbot |
Model | Escort | Lago America |
Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |