Fiat Brava (1995 – 2001) vs Ford Escort Cabrio (1995 – 1998): specs compared
The Fiat Brava is the more powerful of the two, with up to 113 hp against 105 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.3 s against 11.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 183 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 7.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,015 kg against 1,083 kg.
| Specification |
Fiat
Brava
1995 – 2001
|
Ford
Escort Cabrio
1995 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | United States |
| Documented years | 1995 – 2001 | 1995 – 1998 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 9 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 65 – 113 hp | 75 – 105 hp |
| Torque | 112 – 200 Nm | 109 – 178 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.3 – 17.8 s | 11.0 – 14.1 s |
| Top speed | 154 – 190 km/h | 169 – 183 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.5 – 10.3 L/100 km | 7.6 – 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,186 mm | 4,140 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,015 – 1,180 kg | 1,083 – 1,231 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.