1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1973 Fiat 500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500.
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, 1968 Ford Escort (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (37 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 500 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | Escort |
Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |