1955 Ford Zephyr vs. 1990 Volvo 780
To start off, 1990 Volvo 780 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 Volvo 780 (200 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 780 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 780 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1955 Ford Zephyr. 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) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 780. (143 Nm). This means 1955 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 780.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Zephyr | 1990 Volvo 780 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Zephyr | 780 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 143 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 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 | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2780 mm |