1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1957 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1957 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Zodiac.
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, 1957 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1957 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1957 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1500 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2720 mm |
