1957 Fiat 1400 vs. 1973 Ford Escort
To start off, 1973 Ford Escort is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Escort (96 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 251 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Ford Escort (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 1400 | 1973 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1400 | Escort |
Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 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 | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |