1965 Ford Zephyr vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1970 Porsche 914 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 914 (125 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zephyr.
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, 1970 Porsche 914 (176 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Zephyr | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Zephyr | 914 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 125 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 176 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 290 mm |