1982 Fiat 131 vs. 1957 Ford Escort
To start off, 1982 Fiat 131 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,367 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Fiat 131 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Fiat 131 weights approximately 208 kg more than 1957 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, 1982 Fiat 131 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1982 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat 131 | 1957 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 131 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2220 mm |
