1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1967 Willys-Overland Interlagos
To start off, 1967 Willys-Overland Interlagos is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ford Zephyr (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1967 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (52 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1967 Willys-Overland Interlagos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 605 kg more than 1967 Willys-Overland Interlagos. 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, 1950 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (76 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Willys-Overland Interlagos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Zephyr | 1967 Willys-Overland Interlagos | |
| Make | Ford | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Zephyr | Interlagos |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2110 mm |
