1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1951 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1969 Abarth 1300 is newer by 18 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, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 510 kg more than 1969 Abarth 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, 1951 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1951 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1300 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 40 L |
