1989 Alpine V6 vs. 1951 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1989 Alpine V6 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alpine V6 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1951 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, 1989 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alpine V6 | 1951 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | V6 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1989 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2650 mm |