1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1968 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1968 Ford 12 M is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 12 M (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1968 Ford 12 M.
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, 1954 Fiat 1400 (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1968 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1400 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1182 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
