1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 1968 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 25 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 356 kg more than 1968 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Fairlane | 1968 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Fairlane | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2930 mm |