1965 Ford Zephyr vs. 1998 Lexus GS
To start off, 1998 Lexus GS is newer by 33 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lexus GS (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lexus GS weights approximately 517 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, 1998 Lexus GS (301 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Zephyr | 1998 Lexus GS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Zephyr | GS |
Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
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 | 1662 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |