1951 Ford Zephyr vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 19 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 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 144 kg more than 1970 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, both vehicles can yield 151 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Zephyr | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Zephyr | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 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 | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 87 L |
