1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1978 Ford Escort
To start off, 1978 Ford Escort is newer by 21 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 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Escort weights approximately 70 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1100.
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, 1957 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1100 | 1978 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1100 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
