1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 1974 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1974 Nissan Laurel is newer by 5 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, 1974 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 130 kg more than 1974 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1974 Nissan Laurel (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Zephyr | 1974 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Zephyr | Laurel |
Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2680 mm |