2002 Fiat Seicento vs. 1985 Ford Escort
To start off, 2002 Fiat Seicento is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Escort (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Escort weights approximately 345 kg more than 2002 Fiat Seicento. 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, 1985 Ford Escort (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Fiat Seicento | 1985 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Seicento | Escort |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1114 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2410 mm |
