1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1966 Ford Zephyr is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (88 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. (70 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
| Model | 16 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2940 mm |
