1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1968 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 671 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
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, 1968 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1968 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2930 mm |