1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 6 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Fiat 131 weights approximately 70 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 (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat 131 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Escort |
Year Released | 1981 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |