1958 Abarth Renault vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1958 Abarth Renault is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth Renault (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth Renault should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 255 kg more than 1958 Abarth Renault.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth Renault | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Renault | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1958 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 40 L |