1980 Ford Escort vs. 2009 Fiat Albea
To start off, 2009 Fiat Albea is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Albea weights approximately 256 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1980 Ford Escort (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 2009 Fiat Albea | |
Make | Ford | Fiat |
Model | Escort | Albea |
Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1151 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 51 L |