1993 Ford Escort vs. 1957 Ford Vedette

To start off, 1993 Ford Escort is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,156 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Escort (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1957 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Vedette weights approximately 60 kg more than 1993 Ford Escort.

Because 1957 Ford Vedette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Ford Vedette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1957 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Escort.

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