1958 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1958 Ford Zodiac
To start off, both 1958 Fiat Campagnola and 1958 Ford Zodiac were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,550 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 110 kg more than 1958 Ford Zodiac.
Because 1958 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Ford Zodiac. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1958 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat Campagnola | 1958 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Campagnola | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2550 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2720 mm |
