1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1964 Volvo 120
To start off, 1968 Ford Zephyr is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Volvo 120 (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 244 kg more than 1964 Volvo 120.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Volvo 120. (145 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Zephyr | 1964 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Zephyr | 120 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |