1952 Ford Zephyr vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1959 Rover P5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Rover P5 (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 439 kg more than 1952 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, 1959 Rover P5 (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Zephyr. 1959 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1952 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1952 Ford Zephyr will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Zephyr | 1959 Rover P5 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Zephyr | P5 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 63 L |