1966 Fiat Dino vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1966 Fiat Dino is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Dino weights approximately 130 kg more than 1964 Ford Zodiac. 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 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat Dino | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Dino | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2417 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 79.5 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 | 1400 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |