1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda NSX weights approximately 352 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 Honda NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Zephyr | 1995 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Zephyr | NSX |
Year Released | 1950 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2540 mm |