1950 Fiat 1400 vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 20 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, 1950 Fiat 1400 (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1970 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, 1950 Fiat 1400 (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 1970 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1950 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1950 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Fiat 1400 | 1970 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1400 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2400 mm |
