1957 Fiat 1400 vs. 1957 Ford 12 M
To start off, both 1957 Fiat 1400 and 1957 Ford 12 M were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fiat 1400 (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1957 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1957 Ford 12 M. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 1400 | 1957 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1400 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |