1949 Fiat 1500 vs. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 500 kg more than 1949 Fiat 1500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1949 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1949 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Fiat 1500 | 1990 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1500 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1949 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2910 mm |