1965 Ford Zephyr vs. 2004 Honda City
To start off, 2004 Honda City is newer by 39 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 205 kg more than 2004 Honda City.
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, 2004 Honda City, 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, 1965 Ford Zephyr (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Zephyr | 2004 Honda City | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Zephyr | City |
Year Released | 1965 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |