1970 Ford Zephyr vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1970 Ford Zephyr is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Rover P5 (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 334 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Rover P5 (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Zephyr | 1959 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Zephyr | P5 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2820 mm |
