1978 Fiat 131 vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ford Zephyr (57 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 180 kg more than 1978 Fiat 131. 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, 1950 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (95 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat 131 | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1978 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 95 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2650 mm |