1962 Ford Zephyr vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1962 Ford Zephyr is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Zephyr (103 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 221 kg more than 1962 Ford Zephyr.
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, 1958 Rover P4 (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Zephyr. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Zephyr | 1958 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Zephyr | P4 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |
