1977 Fiat 133 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1977 Fiat 133 is newer by 9 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 10 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 133.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 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 1977 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 133 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 133 | Escort |
Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |