1974 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1968 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 81 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 249 kg more than 1974 Chevrolet Vega.
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, 1974 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Vega | 1968 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Vega | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 40 L |
