1953 Fiat 1900 vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 379 kg more than 1970 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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Fiat 1900 | 1970 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1900 | Escort |
Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 851 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |