1983 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1971 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 470 kg more than 1971 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, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Chevrolet Caprice | 1971 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2930 mm |