1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 39 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 2,655 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 83 kg more than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Because 1969 Ford Zephyr is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Zephyr | 2008 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Zephyr | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1333 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 55 L |
