1984 Fiat Uno vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1984 Fiat Uno is newer by 9 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 1,096 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Fiat Uno (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Fiat Uno should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 220 kg more than 1984 Fiat Uno.
Because 1975 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Fiat Uno, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat Uno. (67 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat Uno | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Uno | Escort |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 53.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 53 L |
