1951 Ford Zephyr vs. 1994 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1994 Ford Aerostar is newer by 43 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 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Aerostar (133 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 369 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, 1994 Ford Aerostar (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Zephyr | 1994 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Zephyr | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3030 mm |
