1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 118 kg more than 1956 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 (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 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 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 1100 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1100 | Escort |
Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |