1996 Fiat Legram vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 1996 Fiat Legram is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Legram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Legram (145 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Legram should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort.
Because 1980 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 1980 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Legram, 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, 1996 Fiat Legram (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Legram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Legram | 1980 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Legram | Escort |
Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 53.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |