1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1965 TVR Trident
To start off, 1965 TVR Trident is newer by 15 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 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 TVR Trident is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 TVR Trident (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 TVR Trident should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 TVR Trident weights approximately 25 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, 1965 TVR Trident (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 TVR Trident will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Zephyr | 1965 TVR Trident | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Zephyr | Trident |
Year Released | 1950 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2290 mm |