1952 Ford Zephyr vs. 2007 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2007 Mazda Drifter is newer by 55 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 2,606 cc, 2007 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda Drifter (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda Drifter should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Zephyr.
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, 2007 Mazda Drifter (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Zephyr | 2007 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Zephyr | Drifter |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2606 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 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 Length | 4370 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 82 L |
