1951 Ford Zephyr vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 306 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Zephyr | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Zephyr | Cortina |
Year Released | 1951 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |