1959 Ford Zephyr vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 is newer by 35 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, 1959 Ford Zephyr (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1994 Rover 200. (66 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1959 Ford Zephyr.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ford Zephyr (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 200. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Zephyr | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Zephyr | 200 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
