1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 39 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 590 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, 1996 Ford Scorpio (203 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1100 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1957 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |