1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1956 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1959 Fiat 600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford 12 M (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 1956 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 600 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
