1966 Fiat 500 vs. 1964 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1966 Fiat 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,890 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Falcon weights approximately 160 kg more than 1966 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, 1964 Ford Falcon (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 500 | 1964 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 2890 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 20.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 700 kg |