1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1959 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1959 Fiat 1800 and 1959 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1800 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1800 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 398 kg more than 1959 Ford Escort. 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, 1959 Fiat 1800 (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1800 | 1959 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1800 | Escort |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 817 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 31 L |