1957 Fiat 1200 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1200 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) has 55 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1200. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 2 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 1200 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1200 | Escort |
Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1219 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 81 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 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 | 925 kg | 923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 40 L |