2005 Fiat Albea vs. 1995 Ford Escort
To start off, 2005 Fiat Albea is newer by 10 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 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Escort (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Albea. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 120 kg more than 2005 Fiat Albea. 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 (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Albea. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Albea | 1995 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Albea | Escort |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
