1982 Buick Estate vs. 1959 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1982 Buick Estate is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 709 kg more than 1959 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, 1982 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Buick Estate | 1959 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Estate | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1982 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6596 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |