1957 Fiat 1200 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (143 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 505 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1200. 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 1200 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1200 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1219 cc | 4943 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |