2001 Citroen C5 vs. 1951 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2001 Citroen C5 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 Citroen C5 (59 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 318 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.
Because 1951 Ford Zephyr is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (115 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5. 2001 Citroen C5 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. 2001 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C5 | 1951 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | C5 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
