1982 Citroen Mehari vs. 1964 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1982 Citroen Mehari is newer by 18 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Zephyr (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1982 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1982 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 587 kg more than 1982 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Ford Zephyr is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Citroen Mehari, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1964 Ford Zephyr (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Citroen Mehari | 1964 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Mehari | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1982 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 558 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |