1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1983 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1983 Toyota Cressida is newer by 15 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, 1983 Toyota Cressida (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 84 kg more than 1983 Toyota Cressida.
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, 1983 Toyota Cressida (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Zephyr | 1983 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Zephyr | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2650 mm |
