1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1969 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 30 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 255 kg more than 1969 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Falcon | 1969 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Falcon | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 41 L |
