1955 Fiat 1100 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 226 kg more than 1955 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 1100 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1100 | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
