1960 Fiat 600 vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, 1995 Ford Explorer is newer by 35 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Explorer (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 1150 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Explorer (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 600 | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2840 mm |
