1964 Fiat 500 vs. 2007 Ford Territory
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1964 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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1964 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1964 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 2007 Ford Territory | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Territory |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 76 L |
