1996 Fiat Marea vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1996 Fiat Marea is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Marea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Marea (145 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
Because 1968 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 1968 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea, 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 Marea (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Marea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Marea | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Marea | Escort |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 125 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 41 L |
