1959 Austin-Healey 3000 vs. 1962 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1962 Ford Zephyr is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 would be higher. At 2,911 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1962 Ford Zephyr. (103 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 36 kg more than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000.
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, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 (237 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Zephyr. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin-Healey 3000 | 1962 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
Model | 3000 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2911 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 144 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1143 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |