1952 Ford Zephyr vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1525 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 569 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Zephyr. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Zephyr | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Zephyr | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 6092 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 100 L |
