2001 Ford Econovan vs. 1968 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 33 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Econovan (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Econovan should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 41 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, 1968 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Econovan | 1968 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Econovan | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2930 mm |
