1965 Ford Zephyr vs. 1982 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1982 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 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 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Falcon (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Falcon weights approximately 225 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, 1982 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Zephyr | 1982 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Zephyr | Falcon |
Year Released | 1965 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |