1965 Ford Zephyr vs. 1979 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1979 Isuzu 117 is newer by 14 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 2,236 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 72 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 20 kg more 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, 1979 Isuzu 117 (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Zephyr | 1979 Isuzu 117 | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Zephyr | 117 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2236 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 21.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 56 L |