1969 Cadillac Calais vs. 1969 Ford Zephyr
To start off, both 1969 Cadillac Calais and 1969 Ford Zephyr were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 850 kg more than 1969 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Cadillac Calais | 1969 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Calais | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2930 mm |
