1955 Fiat 1100 vs. 1979 Ford Escort
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 24 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 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Escort weights approximately 95 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, 1955 Fiat 1100 (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1955 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fiat 1100 | 1979 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1100 | Escort |
Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 53 L |