1963 Fiat 1300 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 1,845 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 1300 weights approximately 46 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Ford Escort (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat 1300 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1300 | Escort |
Year Released | 1963 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |