1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 2007 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2007 Mercury Monterey is newer by 57 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Monterey (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
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, 2007 Mercury Monterey, 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, 2007 Mercury Monterey (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr. 2007 Mercury Monterey 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. 2007 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Zephyr | 2007 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Zephyr | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 98 L |
