1996 Fiat Brava vs. 1995 Ford Escort
To start off, 1996 Fiat Brava is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Brava is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Escort (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Brava. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Brava weights approximately 34 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Brava (147 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Brava will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Brava | 1995 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Brava | Escort |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1142 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |