1980 Fiat 131 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1980 Fiat 131 is newer by 5 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (62 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Fiat 131 weights approximately 66 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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, 1975 Ford Escort (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Fiat 131 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Escort |
Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |