1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1969 Ford Zephyr is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,999 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP) has 319 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 211 kg more than 1969 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (624 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6999 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 81 HP |
Torque | 624 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 41 L |