1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1966 Ford Zephyr is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Abarth 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Abarth 1500 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (88 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1952 Abarth 1500. (75 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1952 Abarth 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 380 kg more than 1952 Abarth 1500. 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:
1952 Abarth 1500 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1500 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1952 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2940 mm |