1972 Austin 2200 vs. 1971 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1972 Austin 2200 is newer by 1 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 2,227 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Austin 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Austin 2200 (110 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Austin 2200 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 69 kg more than 1972 Austin 2200.
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, 1972 Austin 2200 (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1972 Austin 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin 2200 | 1971 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 2200 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2227 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2930 mm |
