2008 Fiat Bravo vs. 1995 Ford Escort
To start off, 2008 Fiat Bravo is newer by 13 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 258 kg more than 1995 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, 2008 Fiat Bravo (206 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Bravo | 1995 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Bravo | Escort |
Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 206 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |