1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1963 Ford Zodiac is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Zodiac (108 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 280 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500. 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, 1963 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500. 1963 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1500 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 45 L |
