1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 1972 Mazda RX-4
To start off, 1972 Mazda RX-4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1972 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda RX-4 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 140 kg more than 1972 Mazda RX-4.
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, 1972 Mazda RX-4 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda RX-4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Zephyr | 1972 Mazda RX-4 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Zephyr | RX-4 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
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 | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2520 mm |