1965 Ford Zephyr vs. 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S is newer by 38 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 583 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S weights approximately 30 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, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 624 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Zephyr | 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Ford | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Zephyr | CC8S |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2659 mm |
