1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 1952 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1979 Ford Fairlane is newer by 27 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 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Fairlane (185 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 285 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, 1979 Ford Fairlane (344 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Zephyr. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1952 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1952 Ford Zephyr will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Fairlane | 1952 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fairlane | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |
