1974 Fiat 500 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1974 Fiat 500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 844 kg more than 1974 Fiat 500. 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 500 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2830 mm |