1955 Ford Zephyr vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 35 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, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 107 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Because 1955 Ford Zephyr is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 7100 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Zephyr | 1990 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Zephyr | Civic |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1038 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
