2009 Fiat Panda vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 39 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 39 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Panda weights approximately 193 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort.
Because 2009 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 2009 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 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat Panda | 1970 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Panda | Escort |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Body Type | Crossover | 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 | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 851 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 41 L |