1996 Fiat Marea vs. 1978 Ford Escort
To start off, 1996 Fiat Marea is newer by 18 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 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Marea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Marea (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Marea weights approximately 230 kg more than 1978 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 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 (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Marea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Marea | 1978 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Marea | Escort |
Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 938 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 53 L |