1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1975 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1975 Nissan Laurel is newer by 25 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, 1975 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Laurel 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 1975 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1975 Nissan Laurel (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Zephyr | 1975 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Zephyr | Laurel |
Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |