1965 Ford Zephyr vs. 2007 Smart Brabus
To start off, 2007 Smart Brabus is newer by 42 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, 2007 Smart Brabus (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Smart Brabus should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zephyr.
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, 2007 Smart Brabus (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Smart Brabus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Zephyr | 2007 Smart Brabus | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Zephyr | Brabus |
Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 999 cc |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |