1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 2002 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2002 Toyota Tundra is newer by 31 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 4,698 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Tundra (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 327 kg more than 2002 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2002 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Zephyr | 2002 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Zephyr | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3270 mm |
