1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1968 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1968 Ford Zephyr is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 3,859 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 229 kg more than 1968 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, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1968 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Bel Air | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3859 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |