1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 2008 Ford Territory

To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 49 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 3,984 cc, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 801 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800.

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, 2008 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800. 2008 Ford Territory 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. 2008 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Fiat 1800 2008 Ford Territory
Make Fiat Ford
Model 1800 Territory
Year Released 1959 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1796 cc 3984 cc
Horse Power 75 HP 0 HP
Torque 127 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 92.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 73.5 mm 99.3 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1215 kg 2016 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 38 L 76 L


 

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