1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 1976 Ford Torino
To start off, 1976 Ford Torino is newer by 5 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 4,090 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Torino weights approximately 400 kg more than 1971 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, 1976 Ford Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Zephyr | 1976 Ford Torino | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Zephyr | Torino |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2760 mm |