1962 Fiat 500 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1966 Ford Zephyr is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (88 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 765 kg more than 1962 Fiat 500. 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 (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2940 mm |
