2001 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1964 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 37 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 445 kg more than 1964 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, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Camaro | 1964 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2720 mm |
