1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1985 Ford Fairlane is newer by 14 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 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 380 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, 1985 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Zephyr | 1985 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Zephyr | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2950 mm |