1965 Ford Zephyr vs. 1971 ZIL 114
To start off, 1971 ZIL 114 is newer by 6 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 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 ZIL 114 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 ZIL 114 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 ZIL 114 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 ZIL 114 weights approximately 2030 kg more than 1965 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, 1971 ZIL 114 (581 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 ZIL 114 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Zephyr | 1971 ZIL 114 | |
Make | Ford | ZIL |
Model | Zephyr | 114 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 6959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 581 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 3175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 6300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3770 mm |