1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Toyota Supra is newer by 28 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Supra weights approximately 370 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Zephyr | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Zephyr | Supra |
Year Released | 1969 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
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 | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 75 L |