1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus
To start off, 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus is newer by 11 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 2,170 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus (150 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 294 kg more than 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus.
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, 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus (203 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Zephyr | 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | Zephyr | Sunbeam-Lotus |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
