1957 Ford Escort vs. 2012 Fiat Croma
To start off, 2012 Fiat Croma is newer by 55 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Croma (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Croma weights approximately 123 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, 2012 Fiat Croma, 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, 2012 Fiat Croma (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Escort | 2012 Fiat Croma | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | Escort | Croma |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 62 L |
