1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1950 Ford Custom
To start off, 1950 Ford Custom is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ford Custom (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ford Custom should accelerate faster than 1948 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:
| 1948 Fiat 500 | 1950 Ford Custom | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Custom |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 3917 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2900 mm |
