1959 Ford Zephyr vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 19 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, 1978 Toyota Celica (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 181 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica.
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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Zephyr | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Zephyr | Celica |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |