1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 1999 Nissan Z
To start off, 1999 Nissan Z is newer by 28 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 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Z (197 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Z should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Nissan Z (245 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Zephyr | 1999 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Zephyr | Z |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2450 mm |
