1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1955 Porsche 356 is newer by 5 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 345 kg more than 1955 Porsche 356.
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:
1950 Ford Zephyr | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Zephyr | 356 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2110 mm |