1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 1973 Porsche 914
To start off, 1973 Porsche 914 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 914 (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 284 kg more than 1973 Porsche 914.
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, 1971 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 914. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Zephyr | 1973 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Zephyr | 914 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2460 mm |
