1994 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1951 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 43 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 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 888 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, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Zephyr. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Zephyr will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Chevrolet Caprice | 1951 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1994 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4312 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2034 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |