1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1970 Ford Corsair is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 1400 | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1400 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |