1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 43 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 398 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Zephyr | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Zephyr | Falcon |
Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 68 L |