2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1951 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 58 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 180 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 1951 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-250 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 40 L |
