1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1979 Ford Ranchero

To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 1,992 cc, 1979 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Ranchero (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero.

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, 1979 Ford Ranchero (170 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (142 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800. 1979 Ford Ranchero has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1800 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Ranchero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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