1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1984 Rover Vitesse
To start off, 1984 Rover Vitesse 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 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover Vitesse (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover Vitesse weights approximately 295 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 Rover Vitesse (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Rover Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Zephyr | 1984 Rover Vitesse | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Zephyr | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1950 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 71.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2820 mm |