2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1959 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 611 kg more than 1959 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 1959 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2720 mm |
