1951 Ford Zephyr vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla is newer by 33 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, 1984 Toyota Corolla (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 236 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1951 Ford Zephyr is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Zephyr | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Zephyr | Corolla |
Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2440 mm |