1952 Ford Zephyr vs. 1978 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1978 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 26 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 11 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Carlton.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Zephyr | 1978 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Zephyr | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |
