1964 Ford Zephyr vs. 1985 Ford Capri

To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 21 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 72 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 135 kg more than 1985 Ford Capri.

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, 1964 Ford Zephyr (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri.

Compare all specifications:

1964 Ford Zephyr 1985 Ford Capri
Make Ford Ford
Model Zephyr Capri
Year Released 1964 1985
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1703 cc 1593 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 72 HP 72 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 129 Nm 119 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2700 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.6 mm 87.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 66 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1145 kg 1010 kg
Vehicle Length 4600 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 58 L


 

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