1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2005 Nissan Sentra is newer by 55 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, 2005 Nissan Sentra (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 107 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.
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, 2005 Nissan Sentra, 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, 2005 Nissan Sentra (334 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr. 2005 Nissan Sentra 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. 2005 Nissan Sentra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Zephyr | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Zephyr | Sentra |
Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 334 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1252 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 62 L |