1965 Abarth 595 vs. 1967 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1967 Ford Zephyr is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 780 kg more than 1965 Abarth 595. 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, 1967 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 595 | 1967 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 595 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2930 mm |