1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1964 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 14 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 145 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, 1978 Ford Mustang (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 1964 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |