1951 Ford Zephyr vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 24 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, 1975 Ford Escort (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 246 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Zephyr will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Zephyr | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Zephyr | Escort |
Year Released | 1951 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |