1960 Fiat 1200 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1966 Ford Zephyr is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 425 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1200. 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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1200. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 1200 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1200 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 68 L |
