1952 Ford Zephyr vs. 1990 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 38 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 2,616 cc, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 155 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, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Zephyr | 1990 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Zephyr | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |
