1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1991 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1991 Ford Scorpio is newer by 35 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Scorpio (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 450 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, 1991 Ford Scorpio (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 1100 | 1991 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1100 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1956 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 177 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 | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2770 mm |