1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1967 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1968 Ford Zephyr is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 262 kg more than 1967 Humber Sceptre.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Zephyr | 1967 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Ford | Humber |
| Model | Zephyr | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
