1955 Ford Zephyr vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1971 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 16 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, 1971 Toyota Sprinter (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 280 kg more than 1971 Toyota Sprinter.
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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Zephyr | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Zephyr | Sprinter |
Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2340 mm |