1952 Ford Zephyr vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 16 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 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ford Zephyr (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 340 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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, 1952 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Zephyr | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Zephyr | Escort |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 53.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 41 L |
