1967 Ford Zephyr vs. 1973 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1973 Lincoln Continental is newer by 6 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 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1967 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1084 kg more than 1967 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1973 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1973 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Zephyr | 1973 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Zephyr | Continental |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3230 mm |
