1979 Avanti Avanti vs. 1969 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1979 Avanti Avanti is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 330 kg more than 1969 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, 1979 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1979 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Avanti Avanti | 1969 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Avanti | Ford |
| Model | Avanti | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 6570 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 443 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2930 mm |
