1952 Ford Zephyr vs. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 61 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 845 kg more 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, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide (601 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Zephyr. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide 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. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Zephyr | 2013 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Zephyr | Rapide |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2989 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 91 L |
