1957 Fiat 1200 vs. 1977 Ford Escort
To start off, 1977 Ford Escort is newer by 20 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 1,219 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fiat 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fiat 1200 (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 8 kg more than 1977 Ford Escort. 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, 1957 Fiat 1200 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Fiat 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1200 | 1977 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1200 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1219 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 53 L |
