1950 Ford Zephyr

The Ford Zephyr is a 4 door saloon (sedan)-bodied car with a front positioned engine driving through the rear wheels. Its 6 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated powerplant has 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 2.3 litres. It provides power and torque figures of 68 bhp (69 PS/51 kW) at 4000 rpm and 152 Nm (112 lbft/15.5 kgm) at 2000 rpm respectively. The power is transferred to the wheels by means of a 4 speed manual gearbox. The Ford Zephyr weighs a quoted 1223 kg at the kerb. It is said to be able to manage a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph).
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4366 mm
Weight
1223 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.3 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
69 PS / 68 bhp / 51 kW @ 4000 rpm
Torque
152 Nm / 112 ft.lb / 15.5 kgm @ 2000 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 21.1 s
Top speed
130 km/h / 81 mph

1950 Ford Zephyr specifications

1950 Ford Zephyr data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2642 mm	104 inches
Track/tread (front)	1270 mm	50 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1245 mm	49 inches
Length	4366 mm	171.9 inches
Width	1626 mm	64 inches
Height	1511 mm	59.5 inches
Ground clearance	191 mm	7.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.65
Kerb weight	1223 kg	2696 lb
Weight distribution	59.5% front
fuel tank capacity	40.9 litres	9 [10.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Ford
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 6
Capacity	2.3 litre 2262 cc (138.036 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	79.37 × 76.2 mm 3.12 × 3 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.04
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output	69 PS (68 bhp) (51 kW) at 4000 rpm
maximum torque	152 Nm (112 ft·lb) (15.5 kgm) at 2000 rpm
Specific output	22.4 kW/litre 30.5 ps/litre 30.1 bhp/litre 0.49 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	67.2 Nm/litre 0.81 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	6.8:1
Fuel system	1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	844.4 kPa (122.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	377 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	14.1 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	21.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	130 km/h (81 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 56.37 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 41.46 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 55.6 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 24.12 kg/kW 40.29 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.CS.
Rear suspension	LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr-Girling H
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.44
general
Carfolio.com ID	66495
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	23.4
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1950 Ford Zephyr added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.