1951 Ford Zephyr vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Toyota MR2 is newer by 54 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, 2005 Toyota MR2 (190 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 154 kg more than 2005 Toyota MR2.
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, 2005 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Zephyr | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Zephyr | MR2 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 992 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 48 L |