1967 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (82 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1967 Fiat Campagnola. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 491 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
Because 1967 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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 Campagnola (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat Campagnola | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Campagnola | Escort |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 41 L |
