1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 1955 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Ranchero (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 220 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero.
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 Ranchero (170 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Zephyr. 1979 Ford Ranchero has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1955 Ford Zephyr will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Ranchero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Ranchero | 1955 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranchero | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1979 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2260 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 151 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1145 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2650 mm |