1978 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori 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, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 75 kg more than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori.
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, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat Mirafiori will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat Mirafiori | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Mirafiori | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1978 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 6.8:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 40 L |