1959 Ford Zephyr vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 53 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 900 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, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Zephyr | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Zephyr | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1834 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2850 mm |
