1955 Fiat 600 vs. 1967 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1967 Ford Zephyr is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 675 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. 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, 1967 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fiat 600 | 1967 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 600 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2930 mm |