1967 Ford Zephyr vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto 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 Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1967 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 160 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
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 Concerto, 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Zephyr | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Zephyr | Concerto |
Year Released | 1967 | 1989 |
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 | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2560 mm |