1963 Fiat 2300 vs. 1953 Ford Popular
To start off, 1963 Fiat 2300 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Popular would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat 2300 (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1953 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1953 Ford Popular. 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, 1963 Fiat 2300 (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat 2300 | 1953 Ford Popular | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 2300 | Popular |
Year Released | 1963 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2300 mm |