1957 Ford Escort vs. 1969 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 1969 Lancia Fulvia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lancia Fulvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lancia Fulvia (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lancia Fulvia weights approximately 183 kg more than 1957 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Lancia Fulvia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Lancia Fulvia (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1969 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Escort | 1969 Lancia Fulvia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Escort | Fulvia |
Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 38 L |