1983 Ford Escort vs. 1958 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1983 Ford Escort is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Escort (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Escort weights approximately 200 kg more than 1958 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Ford Escort (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Escort | 1958 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Ford | Trabant |
| Model | Escort | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2390 mm |
