1962 Fiat 500 vs. 1996 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1996 Ford Falcon is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,707 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1962 Fiat 500. 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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500. 1996 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1962 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1962 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 1996 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2800 mm |
