1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1977 Fiat 132 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 40 kg more than 1977 Fiat 132. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1964 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 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 | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 132 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 161 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 | 1230 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 45 L |
