1970 Fiat 500 vs. 2010 Ford Edge
To start off, 2010 Ford Edge is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Edge (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 1860 kg more than 1970 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, 2010 Ford Edge (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500. 2010 Ford Edge has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Edge will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 2010 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Edge |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 2370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2093 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 132 L |
