1957 Fiat 1200 vs. 1952 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1957 Fiat 1200 is newer by 5 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, both vehicles can yield 57 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 225 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1200.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 1200 | 1952 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1200 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1957 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1219 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 40 L |