1967 Ford Zephyr vs. 1967 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, both 1967 Ford Zephyr and 1967 Mitsubishi 500 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 58 more horse power than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 720 kg more than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. 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, 1967 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Zephyr | 1967 Mitsubishi 500 | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Zephyr | 500 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 34 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2070 mm |