1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (64 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 654 kg more than 1968 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 871 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2400 mm |
