1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1968 Lotus Europa
To start off, both 1968 Ford Zephyr and 1968 Lotus Europa were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 5 more horse power than 1968 Lotus Europa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1968 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 644 kg more than 1968 Lotus Europa. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Zephyr | 1968 Lotus Europa | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Zephyr | Europa |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1470 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |