1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 1969 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, both 1969 Ford Zephyr and 1969 Volkswagen 1600 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Zephyr (81 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 240 kg more than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Zephyr | 1969 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Zephyr | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 40 L |
