1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1995 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1995 Holden Statesman is newer by 45 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 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Statesman (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Holden Statesman weights approximately 375 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, 1995 Holden Statesman (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr. 1995 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1950 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1950 Ford Zephyr will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Zephyr | 1995 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Zephyr | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2830 mm |
