1965 Fiat 500 vs. 1951 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1965 Fiat 500 is newer by 14 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 35 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 606 kg more than 1965 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, 1951 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat 500 | 1951 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 498 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 76.2 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 | 540 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |
