1965 Ford Zephyr vs. 1999 Honda S2000
To start off, 1999 Honda S2000 is newer by 34 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda S2000 weights approximately 120 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, 1999 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Zephyr | 1999 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Zephyr | S2000 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |