2006 Ford Escape vs. 1957 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1957 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1957 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 370 kg more than 1957 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, 2006 Ford Escape (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Trabant P 70. (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 1957 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Ford | Trabant |
| Model | Escape | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2390 mm |
