1974 Fiat 130 vs. 1959 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1974 Fiat 130 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1959 Ford Zephyr. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 130 | 1959 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 130 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |