1955 Ford Zephyr vs. 1960 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1960 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Sunbeam Alpine (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 150 kg more than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine.
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, 1955 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Zephyr | 1960 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Ford | Sunbeam |
| Model | Zephyr | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
