2005 Ford Escort vs. 2011 Fiat Strada
To start off, 2011 Fiat Strada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escort (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Strada. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Strada.
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, 2005 Ford Escort (170 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escort | 2011 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | Escort | Strada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4444 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1644 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2718 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |
