1953 Fiat 1900 vs. 1970 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1970 Ford 12 M is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Fiat 1900 (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Fiat 1900 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1970 Ford 12 M. 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, 1953 Fiat 1900 (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Fiat 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1900 | 1970 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1900 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1305 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2530 mm |
