1967 Ford Zephyr vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon is newer by 38 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 2,260 cc, 2005 Mazda Marathon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Marathon (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1967 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Marathon should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 267 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, 2005 Mazda Marathon (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Marathon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Zephyr | 2005 Mazda Marathon | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Zephyr | Marathon |
Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2260 cc |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 10 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1517 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2680 mm |