2006 Fiat Siena vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 2006 Fiat Siena is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Siena. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Siena weights approximately 275 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Ford Escort (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Siena. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Siena | 1980 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Siena | Escort |
Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |