1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1971 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1971 Ford Zephyr is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 AMC Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 AMC Hornet would be higher. At 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 AMC Hornet weights approximately 99 kg more than 1971 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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1969 AMC Hornet | 1971 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | AMC | Ford |
Model | Hornet | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4983 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 72.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2930 mm |