1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1979 Chrysler 1609
To start off, 1979 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 29 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, 1979 Chrysler 1609 (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chrysler 1609 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 45 kg more than 1979 Chrysler 1609.
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, 1950 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chrysler 1609. (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chrysler 1609. 1979 Chrysler 1609 has automatic transmission and 1950 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1950 Ford Zephyr will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chrysler 1609 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Zephyr | 1979 Chrysler 1609 | |
| Make | Ford | Chrysler |
| Model | Zephyr | 1609 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1811 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |
