2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 1965 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2009 Cadillac SRX is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac SRX (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 744 kg more than 1965 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, 2009 Cadillac SRX (344 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac SRX | 1965 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | SRX | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 45 L |
