1952 Fiat 1900 vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 1957 Ford 17M is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford 17M (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford 17M should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1957 Ford 17M.
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, 1952 Fiat 1900 (131 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1952 Fiat 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Fiat 1900 | 1957 Ford 17M | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1900 | 17M |
Year Released | 1952 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 129 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |