1979 Fiat 133 vs. 1958 Ford Popular
To start off, 1979 Fiat 133 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Fiat 133 (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Fiat 133 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Popular weights approximately 45 kg more than 1979 Fiat 133.
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, 1958 Ford Popular (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Popular will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 133 | 1958 Ford Popular | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 133 | Popular |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2300 mm |
