1967 Ford Zephyr vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 45 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1967 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1458 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.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Ford Zephyr. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Zephyr | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Zephyr | Defender |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2800 mm |
