1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 16 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, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 454 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 1968 Ford Zephyr is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Zephyr | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Zephyr | Civic |
Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 86.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |