1954 Ford Zephyr vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corolla (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1954 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 191 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
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 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Zephyr | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Zephyr | Corolla |
Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1406 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |