1971 Fiat 125 vs. 1958 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1971 Fiat 125 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 125 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1958 Ford 12 M. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 125 | 1958 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 125 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1971 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2500 mm |