1976 Fiat 131 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1976 Fiat 131 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 131 (137 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 131 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1975 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, 1976 Fiat 131 (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat 131 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Escort |
Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |