1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1968 Ford 17 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 17 (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. 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, 1968 Ford 17 (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1100 | 17 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 41 L |
