1966 Fiat 124 vs. 1959 Ford Escort
To start off, 1966 Fiat 124 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat 124 (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat 124 weights approximately 128 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, 1966 Fiat 124 (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 124 | 1959 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Escort |
Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 817 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 31 L |