1969 Fiat 600 vs. 1977 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1977 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Falcon weights approximately 550 kg more than 1969 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, 1977 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 600 | 1977 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |
