1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1951 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 1968 Ford Zephyr is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 289 kg more than 1951 Jaguar C-Type.
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, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (298 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar C-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Zephyr | 1951 Jaguar C-Type | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Zephyr | C-Type |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2440 mm |
