1975 Ford Escort vs. 1967 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1967 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 327 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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, 1975 Ford Escort (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1967 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 923 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2930 mm |
