1969 Fiat 600 vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 39 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 364 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 600. (23 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 600.
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, 2008 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 600. (45 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 600. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 600 | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 387 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |
