1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1973 Ford Escort
To start off, 1990 Fiat Tempra is newer by 17 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 24 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (72 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Fiat Tempra weights approximately 118 kg more than 1973 Ford Escort.
Because 1973 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 1973 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra, 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, 1973 Ford Escort (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Tempra | 1973 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Tempra | Escort |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
