1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1972 Ford Escort
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 Ford Escort. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1972 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, 1973 Fiat 132 (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 1972 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 132 | Escort |
Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1754 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |