1964 Ford Zephyr vs. 1999 Honda Today
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 35 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, 1964 Ford Zephyr (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 435 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Ford Zephyr. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Zephyr | 1999 Honda Today | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Zephyr | Today |
Year Released | 1964 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |