1968 Fiat 500 vs. 2001 Ford 49
To start off, 2001 Ford 49 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford 49 (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford 49 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford 49 weights approximately 788 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, 2001 Ford 49 (175 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm). This means 2001 Ford 49 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500. 2001 Ford 49 has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford 49 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 500 | 2001 Ford 49 | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | 49 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 3899 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1298 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2620 mm |