1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 1994 Toyota Century
To start off, 1994 Toyota Century is newer by 25 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 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Century weights approximately 550 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, 1994 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Zephyr | 1994 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Zephyr | Century |
Year Released | 1969 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 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 | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2870 mm |