1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1957 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1957 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 104 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132.
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, 1957 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 1957 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 132 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1973 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1755 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |