1964 Ford Zephyr vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 1965 Pontiac Catalina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 6,891 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Pontiac Catalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Catalina weights approximately 740 kg more than 1964 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, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (625 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 496 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Zephyr | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Zephyr | Catalina |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 6891 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 103.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3080 mm |
