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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (82 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 62 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 55 kg more than 1957 Fiat 600. 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, 1968 Ford Escort (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 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 | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 805 kg |
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 |