1975 Fiat 131 vs. 1951 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1975 Fiat 131 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 131 (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 126 kg more than 1975 Fiat 131.
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, 1951 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Fiat 131 | 1951 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1975 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2650 mm |