2008 Fiat Panda vs. 1984 Ford Escort
To start off, 2008 Fiat Panda is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Escort (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Panda.
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, both vehicles can yield 102 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 Fiat Panda | 1984 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Panda | Escort |
Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |