1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1990 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1990 Ford Fiesta is newer by 40 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, 1990 Ford Fiesta (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 235 kg more than 1990 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1950 Ford Zephyr is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Ford Fiesta (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Zephyr | 1990 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Zephyr | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1950 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 42 L |