2003 Fiat Albea vs. 1960 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2003 Fiat Albea is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Albea (102 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Albea should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 111 kg more than 2003 Fiat Albea.
Because 1960 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 1960 Ford Zodiac. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Albea, 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, 1960 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Albea. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Albea | 1960 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Albea | Zodiac |
Year Released | 2003 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1191 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2720 mm |