1973 Fiat 128 vs. 1995 Ford Escort
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Escort (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 385 kg more than 1973 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, 1995 Ford Escort (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 128 | 1995 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 128 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
