1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1978 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1978 Ford Cortina is newer by 10 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Cortina (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 144 kg more than 1978 Ford Cortina.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Zephyr | 1978 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Zephyr | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2580 mm |
