1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 29 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 840 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.
Because 1998 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Ford Zephyr. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Zephyr | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Zephyr | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2550 mm |
