1998 Fiat Duna vs. 1973 Ford Escort
To start off, 1998 Fiat Duna is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Escort (96 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Fiat Duna weights approximately 16 kg more than 1973 Ford Escort.
Because 1973 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 1973 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Duna, 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, 1973 Ford Escort (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Duna. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Fiat Duna | 1973 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Duna | Escort |
Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |