1953 Fiat 1900 vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 45 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 350 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1900. 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. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1953 Fiat 1900 has manual transmission. 1953 Fiat 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Fiat 1900 | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1900 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1953 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |