1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1957 Holden FE
To start off, 1968 Ford Zephyr is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Holden FE would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1957 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1957 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 274 kg more than 1957 Holden FE. 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 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Zephyr | 1957 Holden FE | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Zephyr | FE |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2670 mm |
