1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1992 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1992 Ford Scorpio is newer by 33 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 565 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, 1992 Ford Scorpio (160 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm). This means 1992 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 1992 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2770 mm |
