1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1976 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1976 Ford Maverick is newer by 17 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Maverick (83 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Maverick weights approximately 270 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500. 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, 1976 Ford Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 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 | 1976 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1500 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 83 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |