1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1964 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1964 Toyota Publica is newer by 14 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, 1950 Ford Zephyr (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 565 kg more than 1964 Toyota Publica. 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, 1950 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Zephyr | 1964 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Zephyr | Publica |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |
