1948 Fiat 1100 vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 1100. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 1100.
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:
| 1948 Fiat 1100 | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1100 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1880 mm |
