Ford Zephyr-Zodiac 1951-56 specifications

Engine
6 cylinder in-line, OHV
Displacement: 2,262cc
Bore: 79.3mm
Stroke: 76.2 mm
Compression ratio: 6.8 : 1
Valves: 2 per cylinder
Carburation: single Zenith downdraught
Power output: 71bhp at 4,200rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 84mph
Acceleration: 0-60mph 20.4secs
Overall fuel
consumption: 23mpg

Steering
Worm and peg

Transmission
3 speed manual with synchromesh on 2nd and top.
Hydraulic 8in clutch
Optional overdrive
Rear wheel drive
Final drive: hypoid bevel
ratio of 4.444 : 1

Brakes
Hydraulic, 9in drums all round
Shoe width:1.75in
121sq. inches lining area

Construction
Pressed steel monocoque

Suspension
Front: Independent MacPherson strut, anti-roll bar
Rear: Semi-elliptic leaf springs

Wheels
4 stud, 13in pressed steel
6.40 x 13 tyres

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 8ft 8in
Front track: 4ft 2in
Rear track: 4ft 1in
Overall length: 14ft 3.5in
Overall width:5ft 4in
Overall height:5ft 0in
Kerb weight: 23.75cwt
Ground clearance: 6in

Zephyr Production
1951-56, Dagenham
Zephyr six: 152,677
Zephyr Zodiac: 22,634
Convertibles: 4,048
Grand total: 175,634
Zephur Zodiac price 1951: £608
1953 :£851 after facelift