1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1953 Ford Popular
To start off, 1956 Fiat 1400 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Fiat 1400 (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1953 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1953 Ford Popular. 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, 1956 Fiat 1400 (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 1400 | 1953 Ford Popular | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1400 | Popular |
Year Released | 1956 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2300 mm |