1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1971 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1971 Jaguar E-Type is newer by 21 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 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (272 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 354 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, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (420 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Zephyr | 1971 Jaguar E-Type | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Zephyr | E-Type |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| 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 | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 81 L |
