1958 Fiat Campagnola vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 390 kg more than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1958 Fiat Campagnola has manual transmission. 1958 Fiat Campagnola will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat Campagnola | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Campagnola | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |
