1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1976 Dodge Aspen is newer by 26 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 3,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Dodge Aspen (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 320 kg more than 1950 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, 1976 Dodge Aspen (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Dodge Aspen | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Aspen | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1976 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3686 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |