1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1980 Reliant GTC
To start off, 1980 Reliant GTC is newer by 30 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Reliant GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Reliant GTC (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Reliant GTC should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Reliant GTC weights approximately 145 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, 1980 Reliant GTC (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Reliant GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Zephyr | 1980 Reliant GTC | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Zephyr | GTC |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 178 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 | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 91 L |
