1971 Fiat 500 vs. 1972 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1972 Ford GT 40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1971 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, 1972 Ford GT 40 (85 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 500. (27 Nm). This means 1972 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 500 | 1972 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 497 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 125 L |