1952 Ford Zephyr vs. 1980 Mazda 626
To start off, 1980 Mazda 626 is newer by 28 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 100 kg more than 1980 Mazda 626.
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. 1980 Mazda 626 has automatic transmission and 1952 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1952 Ford Zephyr will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Zephyr | 1980 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Zephyr | 626 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1586 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 | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2520 mm |