1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 1962 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1969 Ford Zephyr is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 670 kg more than 1962 Toyota Publica. 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 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Zephyr | 1962 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Zephyr | Publica |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 75 L |
