1971 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 1,899 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 62 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 390 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
Because 1971 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 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, 1971 Fiat Campagnola (128 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (110 Nm). This means 1971 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat Campagnola | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Campagnola | Escort |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1899 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
