1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1959 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 25 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 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Zephyr (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 130 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. 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, 1959 Ford Zephyr (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1959 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |