1960 Fiat 600 vs. 1962 Ford Popular
To start off, 1962 Ford Popular is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Popular (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Popular should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat 600 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1962 Ford Popular.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 600 | 1962 Ford Popular | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Popular |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
