1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 33 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. Both 1969 Ford Zephyr and 2002 Honda S2000 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S2000 weights approximately 15 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, 2002 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Zephyr | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Zephyr | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 58 L |
