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Ford Zephyr & Zodiac Mk I

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Ford Zephyr Mk I

The Ford Zephyr was launched at he 1950 Earls Court motor show (along with its smaller brother the Ford Consul). The Zephyr went into production in January 1951, with the higher specification Zodiac following in 1953. Overdrive became an optional extra in 1955. Both cars featured an all new engine design and were also the first Fords (along with the Consul) to feature MacPherson Strut front suspension. Convertible versions were produced by Carbodies of Coventry from 1953, with an estate version being produced by Abbott of Farnham. Production of all models ended in February 1956 with the introduction of the Mk II.


 

Specifications (saloon)

Model

Zephyr Mk I

Zodiac Mk I

Years Produced

1951 -1956

1951 -1956

Body Type

4 door saloon, all steel unitary construction

Length

14ft 3.75in

14ft 3.75in

Width

5ft 4in

5ft 4in

Weight

2600lb

2660lb

Engine

6 cylinder inline 2262cc

6 cylinder inline 2262cc

Power

68 bhp @ 4200 rpm

71bhp @ 4200 rpm

Torque

108lb ft @ 2000 rpm

112lb ft @ 2000 rpm

Gearbox

3 speed manual with synchromesh on 2nd and top. Optional overdrive

Driven Wheels

Rear

Rear

Brakes

Drums front & rear, hydraulic operation

Drums front & rear, hydraulic operation

Front Suspension

Independent MacPherson strut

Independent MacPherson strut

Rear Suspension

Leaf spring, live axle

Leaf spring, live axle

 

Performance

Model

Zephyr Mk I

Zodiac Mk I

Top Speed

80 mph

84 mph

0-60 mph

21.9 seconds

20.4 seconds

Fuel Consumption

22 mpg

23 mpg

 

Useful Links

Mk I Consul, Zephyr & Zodiac Owners Club

Classic Ford Magazine

Zephyr & Zodiac Mk 1 books at Amazon.co.uk

 

Gallery