1967 Ford Zephyr vs. 1980 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1980 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 13 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, both vehicles can yield 81 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 250 kg more than 1980 Nissan Bluebird.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Zephyr | 1980 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Zephyr | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1967 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 81 HP |
Torque | 153 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2530 mm |