1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 62 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 448 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 295 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Zephyr | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Zephyr | Corvette |
Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 505 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 319 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1237 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 68 L |