1972 Austin 2200 vs. 1952 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1972 Austin 2200 is newer by 20 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 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Austin 2200 (110 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Austin 2200 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Austin 2200 weights approximately 36 kg more than 1952 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, 1972 Austin 2200 (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Austin 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin 2200 | 1952 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | 2200 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1972 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2227 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 40 L |