1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 685 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 600 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 600 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |