1996 Fiat Palio vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 1996 Fiat Palio 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Palio. (60 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Palio.
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, 1980 Ford Escort (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Palio. (80 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Palio | 1980 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Escort |
Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 994 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 54.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 40 L |