1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1966 Ford Zephyr is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 16 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1400. 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 Zephyr (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1400 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
