1951 Ford Zephyr vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1969 Opel Admiral is newer by 18 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 329 kg more than 1951 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, 1969 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Zephyr | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Zephyr | Admiral |
Year Released | 1951 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69.8 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |