1955 Fiat 1200 vs. 1976 Ford LTD
To start off, 1976 Ford LTD is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1976 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1955 Fiat 1200 has manual transmission. 1955 Fiat 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 1200 | 1976 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1200 | LTD |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1189 cc | 5762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3080 mm |
