2009 Fiat Bravo vs. 1985 Ford Escort
To start off, 2009 Fiat Bravo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Escort (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Bravo. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 200 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Ford Escort (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Bravo. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Bravo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Bravo | 1985 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Bravo | Escort |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
