1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 28 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 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 AMC Pacer (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 AMC Pacer should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 223 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, 1978 AMC Pacer (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr. 1978 AMC Pacer has automatic transmission and 1950 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1950 Ford Zephyr will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 AMC Pacer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | Pacer | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 40 L |
