1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 1973 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1973 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 4 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda RX-3 (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda RX-3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 398 kg more than 1973 Mazda RX-3.
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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Zephyr | 1973 Mazda RX-3 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Zephyr | RX-3 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 135 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 | 852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 65 L |
