1978 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat Mirafiori is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat Mirafiori weights approximately 265 kg more than 1971 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, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat Mirafiori will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat Mirafiori | 1971 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Mirafiori | Escort |
Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2400 mm |