1979 Dodge Aspen vs. 1970 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1979 Dodge Aspen is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 215 kg more than 1970 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 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Dodge Aspen | 1970 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Aspen | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2930 mm |