1951 Ford Zephyr vs. 2002 Honda That
To start off, 2002 Honda That is newer by 51 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, 1951 Ford Zephyr (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2002 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 326 kg more than 2002 Honda That. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Honda That, 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda That. 2002 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Zephyr will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Zephyr | 2002 Honda That | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Zephyr | That |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2370 mm |
