1960 Fiat 1200 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1200 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 25 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1200. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 1200 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1200 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 41 L |
