1965 Fiat 500 vs. 1993 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500.
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, 1993 Ford Scorpio (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat 500 | 1993 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 498 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2770 mm |
