2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1969 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 37 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 220 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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 1969 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Silverado | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 41 L |
