1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1957 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1957 Ford Zodiac is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 389 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. 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, 1957 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 1957 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1100 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2720 mm |
