1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1958 Ford 17
To start off, 1961 Fiat 1300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 1300 (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford 17 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300.
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, 1958 Ford 17 (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 1300 | 1958 Ford 17 | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1300 | 17 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |