2003 Fiat Albea vs. 1982 Ford Escort
To start off, 2003 Fiat Albea is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Escort (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Albea. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Albea weights approximately 91 kg more than 1982 Ford Escort.
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, 1982 Ford Escort (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Albea | 1982 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Albea | Escort |
Year Released | 2003 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |