1946 Fiat 500 vs. 1959 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1959 Ford 12 M is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford 12 M (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1946 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1946 Fiat 500.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Fiat 500 | 1959 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1946 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 567 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |