1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1952 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1956 Fiat 1400 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ford Zephyr (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1952 Ford Zephyr.
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, 1952 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1952 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 1400 | 1952 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1400 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1956 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1900 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 151 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |