1965 Ford Zephyr vs. 1976 Holden Torana
To start off, 1976 Holden Torana is newer by 11 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Zephyr (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1976 Holden Torana. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 290 kg more than 1976 Holden Torana. 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, 1965 Ford Zephyr (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Zephyr | 1976 Holden Torana | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Zephyr | Torana |
Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |