1958 Fiat 1400 vs. 1962 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1962 Ford Zephyr is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Zephyr (103 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 14 kg more than 1958 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, 1962 Ford Zephyr (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1400 | 1962 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1400 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1179 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
