1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Ford Escort (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Fiat 1400 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1400 | Escort |
Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |