1952 Ford Zephyr vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1969 Opel Commodore is newer by 17 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Commodore weights approximately 25 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, 1969 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Zephyr | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Zephyr | Commodore |
Year Released | 1952 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |