1964 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1955 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 431 kg more than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite.
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, 1955 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1955 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
Model | Sprite | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1964 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 40 L |