1952 Fiat 1400 vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (216 HP) has 173 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1400. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 400 kg more than 1952 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Fiat 1400 | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1400 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1952 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 216 HP |
Torque | 88 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |