1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1984 Ford Mustang

To start off, 1984 Ford Mustang is newer by 34 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 2,292 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Mustang (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Mustang weights approximately 40 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, 1984 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.

Compare all specifications:

1950 Ford Zephyr 1984 Ford Mustang
Make Ford Ford
Model Zephyr Mustang
Year Released 1950 1984
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2262 cc 2292 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 57 HP 88 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 151 Nm 161 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.4 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.2 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 6.8:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
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 1185 kg
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 4560 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2560 mm


 

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