1955 Ford Zephyr vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 1968 Reliant Regal is newer by 13 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, 1955 Ford Zephyr (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 690 kg more than 1968 Reliant Regal. 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, 1955 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Zephyr | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Zephyr | Regal |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 1940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 27 L |
