1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1956 Ford Popular
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 124 weights approximately 231 kg more than 1956 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, 1972 Fiat 124 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 124 | 1956 Ford Popular | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 124 | Popular |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2300 mm |
