1951 Ford Zephyr vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Omega 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 484 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, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Zephyr | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Zephyr | Omega |
Year Released | 1951 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2740 mm |