1954 Ford Zephyr vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 25 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, 1979 Honda Accord (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1954 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 216 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Because 1954 Ford Zephyr is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Zephyr | 1979 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Zephyr | Accord |
Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |