1972 Fiat 128 vs. 2000 Ford Escape
To start off, 2000 Ford Escape is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Escape (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 128. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Escape weights approximately 620 kg more than 1972 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford Escape (169 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 128. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 128 | 2000 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 128 | Escape |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2630 mm |
