1961 Fiat 500 vs. 2010 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2010 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 1034 kg more than 1961 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Fiat 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Transit Connect, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 500. 2010 Ford Transit Connect has automatic transmission and 1961 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1961 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Transit Connect will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 500 | 2010 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2911 mm |
