1951 Austin A vs. 1965 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1965 Ford Zephyr is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Zephyr (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 460 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 1965 Ford Zephyr (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A | 1965 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1951 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |