1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 2005 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2005 TVR Speed 12 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 733 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 145 kg more than 2005 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 730 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Zephyr | 2005 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Zephyr | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 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 | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 57 L |
