1952 Ford Zephyr vs. 1973 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1973 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 21 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, 1973 Nissan Bluebird (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 190 kg more than 1973 Nissan Bluebird.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Zephyr | 1973 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Zephyr | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |
