1966 Fiat 124 vs. 2001 Ford F-150
To start off, 2001 Ford F-150 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford F-150 (380 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 124. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford F-150 weights approximately 357 kg more than 1966 Fiat 124. 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 F-150 (610 Nm) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 124. (108 Nm). This means 2001 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 124. 2001 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1966 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1966 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 124 | 2001 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 124 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 132 L |
