1968 Chevrolet Corvair vs. 1952 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,375 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 11 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair.
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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvair | 1952 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvair | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2375 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 40 L |
