1959 Ford Zephyr vs. 1953 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1959 Ford Zephyr is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Zephyr (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1953 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 51 kg more than 1953 Ford Vedette. 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, 1959 Ford Zephyr (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Zephyr | 1953 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Zephyr | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |
