1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1967 Vauxhall Viva
To start off, 1967 Vauxhall Viva is newer by 17 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, 1967 Vauxhall Viva (69 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Vauxhall Viva should accelerate faster than 1950 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:
| 1950 Ford Zephyr | 1967 Vauxhall Viva | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Zephyr | Viva |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1159 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2440 mm |
