2003 Fiat Punto vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2003 Fiat Punto is newer by 53 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, 2003 Fiat Punto (93 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 179 kg more than 2003 Fiat Punto.
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, 2003 Fiat Punto, 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Punto | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Punto | Zephyr |
Year Released | 2003 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 40 L |