1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1959 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1970 Fiat 124 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 124 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 232 kg more than 1970 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, 1959 Ford Zodiac (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 124 | 1959 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2720 mm |