1958 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1965 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1965 Ford Zephyr is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Zephyr (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 157 kg more than 1965 Ford Zephyr.
Because 1958 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Ford Zephyr. 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 Fiat Campagnola (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat Campagnola | 1965 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Campagnola | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |
