1951 Ford Zephyr vs. 1999 Nissan Cima
To start off, 1999 Nissan Cima is newer by 48 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 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Cima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Cima weights approximately 384 kg more than 1951 Ford Zephyr.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Zephyr | 1999 Nissan Cima | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Zephyr | Cima |
Year Released | 1951 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |