1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1979 Ford Escort
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 124 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 124 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1979 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, 1967 Fiat 124 (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 124 | 1979 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Escort |
Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |