1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1972 Ford Custom
To start off, 1972 Ford Custom is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Custom (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Custom should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Custom weights approximately 499 kg more than 1961 Fiat Berline. 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, 1972 Ford Custom (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Custom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Berline | 1972 Ford Custom | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Berline | Custom |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 83 L |
