1950 Fiat 500 vs. 1953 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1953 Ford 12 M is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 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 1950 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1950 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:
1950 Fiat 500 | 1953 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1950 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Rear | 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 | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |