1970 Fiat 500 vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1970 Fiat 500 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 790 kg more than 1970 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, 1963 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2780 mm |
