1961 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 13 kg more than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet.
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, 1961 Fiat Cabriolet (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Cabriolet | 1980 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Cabriolet | Escort |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 53.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 903 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 45 L |
