1951 Ford Zephyr vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 49 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, 2000 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 21 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
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, 2000 Honda Civic, 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Zephyr | 2000 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Zephyr | Civic |
Year Released | 1951 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2630 mm |