1956 Fiat 600 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 835 kg more than 1956 Fiat 600. 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 600. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1956 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1956 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 600 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 600 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |