1972 Fiat 132 vs. 1959 Ford Popular
To start off, 1972 Fiat 132 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 132 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 132 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1959 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 132 (145 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 132 | 1959 Ford Popular | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 132 | Popular |
Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2300 mm |