1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1953 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1953 Riley Pathfinder is newer by 3 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 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Riley Pathfinder (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 390 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.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1953 Riley Pathfinder (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Zephyr | 1953 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Zephyr | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1950 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 120 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 59 L |