2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1958 Ford Escort
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 683 kg more than 1958 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 1958 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Escort |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 485 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 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 | 1500 kg | 817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 31 L |
