1959 Ford Zephyr vs. 1997 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1997 Porsche Boxster is newer by 38 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, 1997 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 80 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, 1997 Porsche Boxster (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Zephyr | 1997 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Zephyr | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2360 mm |
