1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1990 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1990 Ford Telstar is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Telstar weights approximately 520 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Fiat 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Telstar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500. 1990 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 1973 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1973 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 1990 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2520 mm |
