1950 Fiat 1400 vs. 2000 Ford TS-50
To start off, 2000 Ford TS-50 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford TS-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford TS-50 (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford TS-50 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford TS-50 weights approximately 78 kg more than 1950 Fiat 1400. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford TS-50 (175 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TS-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Fiat 1400. 2000 Ford TS-50 has automatic transmission and 1950 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1950 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford TS-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Fiat 1400 | 2000 Ford TS-50 | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1400 | TS-50 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1208 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 132 L |