1967 Fiat 600 vs. 1999 Ford Contour
To start off, 1999 Ford Contour is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Contour (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Contour weights approximately 412 kg more than 1967 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Fiat 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Fiat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Ford Contour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Ford Contour (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 600 | 1999 Ford Contour | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Contour |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |
