1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1988 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1988 Ford RS 200 is newer by 32 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 1,900 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1400. 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, 1988 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1988 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1400 | 1988 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1400 | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1900 cc | 1804 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
