1960 Fiat 1100 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 740 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1100. 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1100. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1960 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1960 Fiat 1100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 1100 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1100 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1087 cc | 2935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |