1964 Ford Zephyr vs. 1965 Volvo 120
To start off, 1965 Volvo 120 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 1,776 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Zephyr (72 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 135 kg more than 1965 Volvo 120. 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 Volvo 120 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Zephyr | 1965 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Zephyr | 120 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 129 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |