1975 Ford Escort vs. 1960 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Hudson Metropolitan would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 137 kg more than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. 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, 1975 Ford Escort (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1960 Hudson Metropolitan | |
Make | Ford | Hudson |
Model | Escort | Metropolitan |
Year Released | 1975 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2170 mm |