1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1968 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1969 Fiat 124 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 124 (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 294 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124.
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, 1968 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 124 | 1968 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |