1964 Ford Zephyr vs. 1997 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1997 Nissan Presea is newer by 33 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, 1997 Nissan Presea (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 115 kg more than 1997 Nissan Presea.
Because 1964 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 1964 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Presea, 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, 1997 Nissan Presea (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Zephyr | 1997 Nissan Presea | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Zephyr | Presea |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2590 mm |
