1959 Ford Zephyr vs. 1990 TVR V8 S
To start off, 1990 TVR V8 S is newer by 31 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 TVR V8 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 TVR V8 S (240 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 TVR V8 S should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 118 kg more than 1990 TVR V8 S.
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, 1990 TVR V8 S (373 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (187 Nm). This means 1990 TVR V8 S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Zephyr | 1990 TVR V8 S | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Zephyr | V8 S |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1052 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2290 mm |
