1967 Ford Zephyr vs. 1977 Honda Civic
To start off, 1977 Honda Civic is newer by 10 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 28 more horse power than 1977 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 575 kg more than 1977 Honda Civic. 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, 1977 Honda Civic, 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Zephyr | 1977 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Zephyr | Civic |
Year Released | 1967 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2210 mm |