1952 Ford Zephyr vs. 1976 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 1976 Triumph Toledo is newer by 24 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, both vehicles can yield 57 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 260 kg more than 1976 Triumph Toledo.
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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph Toledo. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Zephyr | 1976 Triumph Toledo | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Zephyr | Toledo |
Year Released | 1952 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 63 L |