1943 Fiat 500 vs. 1956 Ford Escort
To start off, 1956 Ford Escort is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Escort (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1943 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1943 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Escort weights approximately 282 kg more than 1943 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1943 Fiat 500 | 1956 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | Escort |
Year Released | 1943 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 817 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2220 mm |