1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 750 kg more than 1967 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, 1996 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
