1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1960 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1977 Fiat 132 is newer by 17 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 5 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 132 weights approximately 39 kg more than 1960 Ford Zodiac.
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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 132 | 1960 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 132 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1191 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 50 L |
