1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1979 Ford Escort
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (60 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 124 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1979 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, 1972 Fiat 124 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1979 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Escort |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 53 L |