2007 Ford E-150 vs. 1958 Ford Escort
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 49 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-150 | 1958 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | E-150 | Escort |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 31 L |
