1959 Ford Zephyr vs. 1971 Volvo 145
To start off, 1971 Volvo 145 is newer by 12 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, 1971 Volvo 145 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Volvo 145 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volvo 145 weights approximately 114 kg more than 1959 Ford Zephyr. 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volvo 145. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Zephyr | 1971 Volvo 145 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Zephyr | 145 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2620 mm |