1955 Ford Zephyr vs. 1969 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1969 TVR Tuscan is newer by 14 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 TVR Tuscan (134 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 235 kg more than 1969 TVR Tuscan.
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, 1969 TVR Tuscan (260 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Zephyr | 1969 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Zephyr | Tuscan |
Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 68 L |