1959 Ford Zephyr vs. 1970 Holden Torana
To start off, 1970 Holden Torana is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Holden Torana (95 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 220 kg more than 1970 Holden Torana.
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 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Holden Torana. (163 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Zephyr | 1970 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Zephyr | Torana |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2550 mm |
