1950 Fiat 1400 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400.
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, 1950 Fiat 1400 (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1950 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Fiat 1400 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1400 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 41 L |
