1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1964 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1968 Ford Zephyr is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1964 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 479 kg more than 1964 Ford Cortina. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Zephyr | 1964 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Zephyr | Cortina |
Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 58.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 31 L |