1965 Ford Zephyr vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 1978 Mazda 929 is newer by 13 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 25 kg more than 1978 Mazda 929.
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, 1978 Mazda 929 (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Zephyr | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Zephyr | 929 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |