1981 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1952 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1981 Fiat Ritmo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat Ritmo (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 165 kg more than 1981 Fiat Ritmo.
Because 1952 Ford Zephyr is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Ritmo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Fiat Ritmo (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat Ritmo | 1952 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Ritmo | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1981 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 40 L |