1966 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1959 Ford Popular
To start off, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Fiat Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 155 kg more than 1959 Ford Popular. 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, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Cabriolet | 1959 Ford Popular | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Cabriolet | Popular |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2300 mm |
