1965 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1951 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1965 Cadillac Sixty is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Cadillac Sixty (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 969 kg more than 1951 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Cadillac Sixty | 1951 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Sixty | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7029 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 40 L |
