1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1986 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1986 Ford Sierra is newer by 36 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, 1986 Ford Sierra (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 131 kg more than 1986 Ford Sierra.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Sierra. (143 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Zephyr | 1986 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Zephyr | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2620 mm |
