1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 26 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 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 150 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Zephyr | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Zephyr | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 65 L |
