1959 Fiat 750 vs. 2000 Ford Contour
To start off, 2000 Ford Contour is newer by 41 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 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Contour (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Contour weights approximately 663 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 1959 Fiat 750 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Fiat 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Ford Contour (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 750 | 2000 Ford Contour | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Contour |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |
