1979 Fiat 133 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1979 Fiat 133 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 456 kg more than 1979 Fiat 133. 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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 133 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 133 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2730 mm |
