1980 Ford Escort vs. 1961 Innocenti 950
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Innocenti 950 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1961 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1961 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 215 kg more than 1961 Innocenti 950. 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, 1961 Innocenti 950 (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Innocenti 950 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 1961 Innocenti 950 | |
| Make | Ford | Innocenti |
| Model | Escort | 950 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2040 mm |
