2007 Fiat Siena vs. 1970 Ford Escort

To start off, 2007 Fiat Siena 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 (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Siena. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Siena weights approximately 219 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 Siena, 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 (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Siena. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Siena.

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2007 Fiat Siena 1970 Ford Escort
Make Fiat Ford
Model Siena Escort
Year Released 2007 1970
Body Type Sedan 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 72 HP 98 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 102 Nm 125 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.1:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1070 kg 851 kg
Vehicle Length 3830 mm 3980 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1570 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2380 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 41 L