1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1957 Ford Escort
To start off, 1971 Fiat 850 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1957 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, 1957 Ford Escort (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 850 | 1957 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Escort |
Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2220 mm |