1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 60 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1173 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.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Zephyr | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Zephyr | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 98 L |
