1962 Ford Zephyr vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Zephyr 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 4 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 70 kg more than 1962 Ford Zephyr.
Because 1962 Ford Zephyr is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Zephyr | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Zephyr | Civic |
Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |