1953 Fiat V8 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 V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat V8 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Fiat V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Fiat V8 (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Fiat V8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat V8 weights approximately 289 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.
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1953 Fiat V8 | 1970 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | V8 | Escort |
Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 851 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |