2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1951 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 50 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 621 kg more than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
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, 1951 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1951 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | Beaulieu | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 40 L |
