1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1972 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1972 Ford Maverick is newer by 13 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Maverick (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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, 1972 Ford Maverick (175 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1972 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1500 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 175 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |