1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 1996 Toyota Chaser
To start off, 1996 Toyota Chaser is newer by 25 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Chaser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Chaser weights approximately 70 kg more than 1971 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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Zephyr | 1996 Toyota Chaser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Zephyr | Chaser |
Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |