1959 Ford Zephyr vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Toyota Carina 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 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 51 kg more than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Because 1959 Ford Zephyr is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Zephyr | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Zephyr | Carina |
Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2590 mm |