1959 Fiat 750 vs. 1990 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1990 Ford RS 200 is newer by 31 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford RS 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford RS 200 (250 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 595 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.
Because 1990 Ford RS 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Fiat 750. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford RS 200 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 750 | 1990 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 750 | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Top Speed | 131 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 54 L |
