1971 Fiat 500 vs. 1960 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1971 Fiat 500 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 681 kg more than 1971 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, 1960 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 500 | 1960 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 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 | 1191 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 50 L |
