1961 Fiat 850 vs. 1951 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1961 Fiat 850 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ford Zephyr (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 533 kg more than 1961 Fiat 850. 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, 1951 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 850 | 1951 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1961 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |