1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1982 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1982 Toyota Model F is newer by 14 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, 1968 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Model F weights approximately 46 kg more than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Zephyr | 1982 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Zephyr | Model F |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1811 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2240 mm |
