1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1955 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford 12 M.
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:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 1955 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 132 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1955 |
| 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 | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2500 mm |
