1952 Ford Zephyr vs. 1975 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1975 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 23 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Firebird (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 325 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, 1975 Pontiac Firebird (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Zephyr | 1975 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Zephyr | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2750 mm |
