1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1995 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1995 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 27 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), 1995 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 119 kg more than 1995 Nissan 100 NX.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Zephyr | 1995 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Zephyr | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
