1955 Ford Zephyr vs. 1986 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1986 Toyota Corolla is newer by 31 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, 1986 Toyota Corolla (123 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 155 kg more than 1986 Toyota Corolla.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Zephyr | 1986 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Zephyr | Corolla |
Year Released | 1955 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |