1965 Ford Zephyr vs. 1990 Honda Legend
To start off, 1990 Honda Legend is newer by 25 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 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Legend (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 430 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.
Because 1965 Ford Zephyr is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Honda Legend (300 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Zephyr | 1990 Honda Legend | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Zephyr | Legend |
Year Released | 1965 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 3206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |