1959 Ford Zephyr vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 48 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 924 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Zephyr | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Zephyr | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3120 mm |
