1967 Ford Zephyr vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1970 Ford Taunus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Zephyr would be higher. 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 24 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 300 kg more than 1970 Ford Taunus. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Zephyr | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Zephyr | Taunus |
Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2590 mm |