1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1971 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1971 Nissan Skyline 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Skyline (136 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 25 kg more than 1971 Nissan Skyline.
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 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Zephyr | 1971 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Zephyr | Skyline |
Year Released | 1950 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2650 mm |