1952 Ford Zephyr vs. 2009 Nissan Armada

To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 57 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 415 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Zephyr. 2009 Nissan Armada 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. 2009 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1952 Ford Zephyr 2009 Nissan Armada
Make Ford Nissan
Model Zephyr Armada
Year Released 1952 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2260 cc 5552 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 57 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 151 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1145 kg 1560 kg
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 5280 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1970 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 3140 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 106 L


 

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