1976 Fiat 133 vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1976 Fiat 133 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford 12 M (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford 12 M weights approximately 185 kg more than 1976 Fiat 133. 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, 1966 Ford 12 M (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 133 | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 133 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2530 mm |
