1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 39 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 18 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Zephyr | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Zephyr | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
