1951 Ford Zephyr vs. 2002 Lexus Minority Report
To start off, 2002 Lexus Minority Report 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 2,999 cc, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus Minority Report should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus Minority Report weights approximately 596 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, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (417 Nm) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm). This means 2002 Lexus Minority Report will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Zephyr. 2002 Lexus Minority Report 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 Lexus Minority Report will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Zephyr | 2002 Lexus Minority Report | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Zephyr | Minority Report |
Year Released | 1951 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2999 cc |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 417 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1742 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |