1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 2006 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2006 Toyota MR2 is newer by 56 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, 2006 Toyota MR2 (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
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, 2006 Toyota MR2 (231 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Zephyr | 2006 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Zephyr | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
