1962 Fiat 500 vs. 2001 Ford TE-50
To start off, 2001 Ford TE-50 is newer by 39 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 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford TE-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford TE-50 (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford TE-50 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford TE-50 weights approximately 1181 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, 2001 Ford TE-50 (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford TE-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 2001 Ford TE-50 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | TE-50 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 1666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |
