1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 124 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) has 56 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 124 weights approximately 16 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 124 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 124 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 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 | 930 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
