1959 Ford Zephyr vs. 1959 Suzuki Light
To start off, both 1959 Ford Zephyr and 1959 Suzuki Light 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 (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1959 Suzuki Light. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1959 Suzuki Light. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 630 kg more than 1959 Suzuki Light. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ford Zephyr (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Suzuki Light. (34 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Suzuki Light.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Zephyr | 1959 Suzuki Light | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Zephyr | Light |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2010 mm |
