1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1979 Ford Escort
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1979 Ford Escort.
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, 1951 Fiat 1400 (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Fiat 1400 | 1979 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1400 | Escort |
Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1393 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |