1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1952 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1973 Fiat 500 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ford 12 M (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500.
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 500 | 1952 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2500 mm |
