1959 Fiat 750 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 53 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1172 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 750 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 750 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 746 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 68 L |