1952 Ford Zephyr vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC 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 2,494 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Scion tC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion tC (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion tC should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Scion tC weights approximately 232 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, 2013 Scion tC (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Scion tC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Zephyr | 2013 Scion tC | |
| Make | Ford | Scion |
| Model | Zephyr | tC |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2700 mm |
