1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1967 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1968 Fiat 600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,183 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford 12 M (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford 12 M weights approximately 22 kg more than 1968 Fiat 600. 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, 1967 Ford 12 M (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 600 | 1967 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 600 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 125 L |