2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 58 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.
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, 2008 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Zephyr |
Year Released | 2008 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1241 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 164 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 Length | 3550 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 40 L |