1954 Ford Zephyr vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, both 1954 Ford Zephyr and 1954 Oldsmobile 98 were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1954 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 594 kg more than 1954 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, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Zephyr | 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Zephyr | 98 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5320 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3210 mm |