1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1994 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Scorpio (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 465 kg more than 1957 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, 1994 Ford Scorpio (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 1100 | 1994 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1100 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1957 | 1994 |
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 | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2770 mm |