1967 Fiat 600 vs. 1951 Ford Custom
To start off, 1967 Fiat 600 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Custom would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ford Custom (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ford Custom should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 600.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 600 | 1951 Ford Custom | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 600 | Custom |
Year Released | 1967 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 3917 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2900 mm |