1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1972 Fiat 125 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 185 kg more than 1972 Fiat 125.
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, 1950 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 125 | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 125 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1972 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |