1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1969 Ford Zephyr
To start off, both 1969 Chevrolet Impala 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 645 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1969 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 41 L |