1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1953 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1953 Ford 12 M is newer by 5 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 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ford 12 M (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ford 12 M 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 | 1953 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1948 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |