1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Fiat 1400 (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 380 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, 1954 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm). This means 1954 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1970 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1400 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 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 |
