1957 Fiat 600 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600.
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, 1968 Ford Escort (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 600 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 600 | Escort |
Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 41 L |