1960 Fiat 600 vs. 1993 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 33 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Scorpio (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 425 kg more than 1960 Fiat 600. 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, 1993 Ford Scorpio (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 600 | 1993 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 600 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1960 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
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 | 830 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2770 mm |