1999 Fiat Seicento vs. 1992 Ford Escort
To start off, 1999 Fiat Seicento is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Escort (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Seicento. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Escort weights approximately 425 kg more than 1999 Fiat Seicento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Ford Escort (162 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Seicento. (65 Nm). This means 1992 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Seicento | 1992 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Seicento | Escort |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 898 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
