1966 Fiat 500 vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1786 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500. 2012 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1966 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1966 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 500 | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 2326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 98 L |
