1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 1982 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1982 Honda Quintet is newer by 11 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, 1971 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 270 kg more than 1982 Honda Quintet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Zephyr | 1982 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Zephyr | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2370 mm |
