1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1972 Ford Escort
To start off, 1972 Ford Escort is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Escort (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Escort weights approximately 95 kg more than 1957 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, 1972 Ford Escort (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 1100 | 1972 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1100 | Escort |
Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
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 |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 77 mm |
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 | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |