1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1956 Ford F
To start off, 1977 Fiat 132 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford F would be higher. At 4,458 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Ford F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford F (156 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford F should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford F weights approximately 816 kg more than 1977 Fiat 132. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 132 | 1956 Ford F | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 132 | F |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 4458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2046 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3000 mm |
