1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1975 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1975 Holden Gemini is newer by 7 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 81 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 354 kg more than 1975 Holden Gemini.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Holden Gemini. (127 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Zephyr | 1975 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Zephyr | Gemini |
Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2410 mm |