1962 Ford Zephyr vs. 1961 Renault Floride
To start off, 1962 Ford Zephyr is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Renault Floride would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Zephyr (103 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1961 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1961 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 419 kg more than 1961 Renault Floride. 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, 1962 Ford Zephyr (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Zephyr | 1961 Renault Floride | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Zephyr | Floride |
Year Released | 1962 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |