1960 Fiat 1100 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,096 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 43 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 40 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1100.
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, 1960 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 1100 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1100 | Escort |
Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1087 cc | 1096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 53.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 53 L |