1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 is newer by 58 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 2,497 cc, 2008 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 390 kg more 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, 2008 Rover 75, 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, 2008 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr. 2008 Rover 75 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. 2008 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Zephyr | 2008 Rover 75 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Zephyr | 75 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 151 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
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 | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |