1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (190 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 177 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
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, 1972 Porsche 911 (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Zephyr | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Zephyr | 911 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |
