1977 Fiat 133 vs. 1973 Ford Escort
To start off, 1977 Fiat 133 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Escort (96 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Escort weights approximately 224 kg more than 1977 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, 1973 Ford Escort (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 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 | 1973 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 133 | Escort |
Year Released | 1977 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |