1955 Fiat 600 vs. 2005 Ford F-150
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. 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, 2005 Ford F-150 (325 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (40 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fiat 600 | 2005 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 600 | F-150 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 325 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 56 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 98 L |