1996 Fiat 131 vs. 1973 Ford Escort
To start off, 1996 Fiat 131 is newer by 23 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat 131 (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1973 Ford Escort. (96 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat 131 weights approximately 111 kg more than 1973 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Fiat 131 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat 131 | 1973 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Escort |
Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |