1987 Ford RS 200 vs. 1969 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1987 Ford RS 200 is newer by 18 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 18 kg more than 1987 Ford RS 200.
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, 1987 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1987 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford RS 200 | 1969 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | RS 200 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1804 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 41 L |
