1960 Fiat 500 vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1960 Fiat 500. 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, 1972 Ford Torino (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 500 | 1972 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Torino |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2760 mm |
