1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1995 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 440 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 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Zephyr | 1995 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Zephyr | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1950 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2580 mm |