1990 Fiat Uno vs. 1979 Ford Escort
To start off, 1990 Fiat Uno is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Escort would be higher. At 999 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Fiat Uno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Uno. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Escort weights approximately 120 kg more than 1990 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Fiat Uno (79 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Fiat Uno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Uno | 1979 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Uno | Escort |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
