1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Ford Escort
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 772 kg more than 1959 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Escort |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1589 kg | 817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 31 L |
