1952 Ford Zephyr vs. 1979 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1979 Nissan Skyline is newer by 27 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, 1979 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 45 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, 1979 Nissan Skyline (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Zephyr | 1979 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Zephyr | Skyline |
Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2620 mm |