2007 Fiat Panda vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 2007 Fiat Panda is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Panda weights approximately 75 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort.
Because 1970 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Panda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Ford Escort (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Panda | 1970 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Panda | Escort |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 41 L |