1959 DKW F 93 vs. 1959 Ford Zephyr
To start off, both 1959 DKW F 93 and 1959 Ford Zephyr were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Zephyr (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1959 DKW F 93. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW F 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 252 kg more than 1959 DKW F 93. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 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 1959 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 DKW F 93, 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, 1959 Ford Zephyr (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW F 93. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW F 93.
Compare all specifications:
1959 DKW F 93 | 1959 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | DKW | Ford |
Model | F 93 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 896 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2720 mm |