1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1955 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1955 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, 1955 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1955 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1955 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1500 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2650 mm |
