1967 Ford Zephyr vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 22 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, 1989 Honda Accord (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1967 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 116 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord.
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, 1989 Honda Accord, 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Zephyr | 1989 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Zephyr | Accord |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2610 mm |
