1970 Ford Zephyr vs. 1993 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1993 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 23 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 3,516 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 30 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.
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, 1993 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Zephyr | 1993 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Zephyr | Prowler |
Year Released | 1970 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3516 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2880 mm |