1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1966 Ford 12 M is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M.
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, 1959 Fiat 1500 (109 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (105 Nm). This means 1959 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1500 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 105 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2530 mm |