1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1976 Toyota Celica 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 134 kg more than 1976 Toyota Celica.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Celica. (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Zephyr | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Zephyr | Celica |
Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 58 L |