1970 Ford Zephyr vs. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 35 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 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Zephyr.
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, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Zephyr | 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Zephyr | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2790 mm |
