1972 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1952 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 338 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 Chevrolet Chevelle (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1952 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Chevelle | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 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 | 1483 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |
