1992 Fiat Panda vs. 1978 Ford Escort
To start off, 1992 Fiat Panda is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Escort would be higher. At 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1992 Fiat Panda. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1992 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Escort weights approximately 180 kg more than 1992 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Fiat Panda, 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, 1992 Fiat Panda (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Fiat Panda | 1978 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Panda | Escort |
Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 899 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2410 mm |