1955 Fiat 1100 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,845 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 109 kg more than 1955 Fiat 1100. 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, 1975 Ford Escort (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 1100 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1100 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
