1951 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker is newer by 1 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 5,421 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 760 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, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (423 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker 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. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Chrysler New Yorker | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | New Yorker | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5421 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |
