1959 Ford Zephyr vs. 1967 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1967 Ford Zephyr is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 80 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Ford Zephyr (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Zephyr | 1967 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Zephyr | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2930 mm |