1972 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1964 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 410 kg more than 1964 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, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1964 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Chevelle | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5012 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
