1970 Fiat 500 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1970 Fiat 500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 636 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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 500 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 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 | 510 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 45 L |