2005 Fiat Palio vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2005 Fiat Palio is newer by 55 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, 2005 Fiat Palio (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 195 kg more than 1950 Ford Zephyr. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 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, 1950 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Zephyr |
Year Released | 2005 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |