1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 41 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 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Fiat 1500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (677 Nm) has 568 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500. 2000 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1500 | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 7274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3490 mm |
