2005 Buick Rainier vs. 1964 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 41 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 859 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, 2005 Buick Rainier (387 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (129 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 1964 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Rainier | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 45 L |
