2001 Fiat Palio vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2001 Fiat Palio is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Palio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 160 kg more than 2001 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Ford Zodiac 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 1963 Ford Zodiac. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Palio, 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, 1963 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Palio. (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Palio | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Zodiac |
Year Released | 2001 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |