1986 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1973 Ford Escort
To start off, 1986 Fiat Ritmo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Escort (96 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1986 Fiat Ritmo. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Fiat Ritmo weights approximately 6 kg more than 1973 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Ford Escort (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat Ritmo. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat Ritmo | 1973 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ritmo | Escort |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 40 L |
