1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 30 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 176 kg more than 1968 Ford Zephyr. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Honda NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Zephyr | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Zephyr | NSX |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
