1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 7 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 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1976 Pontiac Trans Am (434 Nm) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm). This means 1976 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Zephyr | 1976 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Zephyr | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2750 mm |
