1999 Fiat Duna vs. 1995 Ford Escort
To start off, 1999 Fiat Duna is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Duna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Escort (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 275 kg more than 1999 Fiat Duna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Ford Escort (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Duna | 1995 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Duna | Escort |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
