1993 Ford Scorpio vs. 1955 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 38 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Zephyr.
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, 1993 Ford Scorpio (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Scorpio | 1955 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Scorpio | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1993 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |