1980 Ford Cortina vs. 1968 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1980 Ford Cortina is newer by 12 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1980 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 252 kg more than 1980 Ford Cortina. 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, 1968 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Cortina | 1968 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |
