1951 Ford Zephyr vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 61 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, 2012 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr.
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, 2012 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, 2012 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Zephyr. 2012 Honda Civic 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. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Zephyr | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Zephyr | Civic |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
