1977 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1951 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 26 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 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (207 HP) has 150 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 418 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, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm). This means 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Corvette | 1951 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1977 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 151 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1564 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 40 L |