1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1980 Renault 5
To start off, 1980 Renault 5 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 175 kg more than 1980 Renault 5.
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 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Zephyr | 1980 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Zephyr | 5 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 51 L |
