1959 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1968 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1968 Ford 12 M is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 12 M (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 440 kg more than 1968 Ford 12 M.
Because 1959 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Ford 12 M. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Fiat Campagnola 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, 1959 Fiat Campagnola (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat Campagnola | 1968 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Campagnola | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1182 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2530 mm |
