1975 Fiat 133 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Fiat 133 is newer by 7 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 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 181 kg more than 1975 Fiat 133. 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, 1968 Ford Escort (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 133 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 133 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 871 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |
