1974 Fiat 124 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (84 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 25 kg more than 1974 Fiat 124. 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, 1975 Ford Escort (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 124 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Escort |
Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 84 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |