1967 Citroen Dyane 6 vs. 1967 Ford Zephyr
To start off, both 1967 Citroen Dyane 6 and 1967 Ford Zephyr were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. (32 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 650 kg more than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 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 1967 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Citroen Dyane 6, 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, 1967 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. (41 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen Dyane 6 | 1967 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Dyane 6 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 32 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2930 mm |
