2001 Fiat Palio vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 2001 Fiat Palio is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,845 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Palio. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Palio weights approximately 181 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
Because 1975 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 1975 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Palio, 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, 1975 Ford Escort (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Palio. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Palio | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Escort |
Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 86.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |