1995 Fiat Vivace vs. 1978 Ford Escort
To start off, 1995 Fiat Vivace is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Fiat Vivace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Fiat Vivace (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Fiat Vivace should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Escort weights approximately 65 kg more than 1995 Fiat Vivace.
Because 1978 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 1978 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Fiat Vivace, 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, 1995 Fiat Vivace (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Fiat Vivace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Fiat Vivace | 1978 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Vivace | Escort |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 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 | 810 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2410 mm |
