1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1968 Fiat 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford 12 M (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford 12 M weights approximately 415 kg more than 1968 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, 1966 Ford 12 M (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 68 L |
