1957 Fiat 600 vs. 2007 Ford Territory
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 1266 kg more than 1957 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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1957 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1957 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 600 | 2007 Ford Territory | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Territory |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 3984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 76 L |
