1989 Fiat Uno vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 1989 Fiat Uno is newer by 9 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 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1989 Fiat Uno. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 175 kg more than 1989 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 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 1980 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Fiat Uno (67 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Fiat Uno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Fiat Uno | 1980 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Uno | Escort |
Year Released | 1989 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |