1952 Ford Zephyr vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 29 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, 1981 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 15 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, 1952 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (141 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1952 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Zephyr | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Zephyr | Commodore |
Year Released | 1952 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1892 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
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 | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |