1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 85 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (317 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Zephyr | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Zephyr | 911 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 77 L |
