1975 Audi 80 vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1975 Audi 80 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Audi 80 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 125 kg more than 1975 Audi 80.
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, 1975 Audi 80 (163 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm). This means 1975 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Audi 80 | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | 80 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1975 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 151 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |