1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 1979 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1979 ZIL 4104 is newer by 10 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 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2085 kg more than 1969 Ford Zephyr. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1979 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Zephyr | 1979 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Ford | ZIL |
Model | Zephyr | 4104 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 7695 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 3335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3340 mm |