1970 Fiat 125 vs. 1955 Ford Popular
To start off, 1970 Fiat 125 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,607 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1955 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 125 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1955 Ford Popular. 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, 1970 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 125 | 1955 Ford Popular | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 125 | Popular |
Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1607 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2300 mm |