1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1961 Fiat 1300 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 1300 (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 185 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300.
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, 1950 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 1300 | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1300 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1961 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |