1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (297 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 985 kg more than 1956 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, 1979 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1956 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1956 Fiat 1100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1100 | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1100 | LTD |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3080 mm |
