2001 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1970 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 5,698 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 290 kg more than 1970 Ford Zephyr.
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 (475 Nm) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (154 Nm). This means 2001 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Camaro | 1970 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5698 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2930 mm |
