1964 Ford Zephyr vs. 2012 Koenigsegg Agera
To start off, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera is newer by 48 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Koenigsegg Agera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera (927 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 855 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Koenigsegg Agera weights approximately 145 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, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera (1,100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 971 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Koenigsegg Agera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Zephyr | 2012 Koenigsegg Agera | |
| Make | Ford | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Zephyr | Agera |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 927 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 1100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
