1959 Fiat 750 vs. 1966 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1966 Ford Corsair is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 750 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Corsair weights approximately 300 kg more than 1959 Fiat 750. 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, 1966 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 750 | 1966 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 68 L |
