1959 Ford Zephyr vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1973 Ford Fairlane is newer by 14 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 280 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Zephyr | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Zephyr | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2950 mm |