1983 Fiat Uno vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1983 Fiat Uno is newer by 33 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, both vehicles can yield 57 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 335 kg more than 1983 Fiat Uno.
Because 1950 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 1950 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Fiat Uno, 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, 1950 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat Uno. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Fiat Uno | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Uno | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1983 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1116 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |