1970 Ford Zephyr vs. 1991 Mitsubishi Verada

To start off, 1991 Mitsubishi Verada is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mitsubishi Verada (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 265 kg more than 1970 Ford Zephyr. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 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 1970 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Mitsubishi Verada, 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, 1991 Mitsubishi Verada (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1991 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Zephyr.

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