Ford Zephyr & Zodiac Mk III - A Brief History

Ford introduced the Mk III Zephyr and Zodiac in 1962, but this time unlike with the Mark 1 & 2 ranges there was not a Consul model - instead the smaller engined 4 cylinder car was called the Zephyr Four. The Zodiac was as before the top of the range and featured extra glass in the rear quarters, a full width grill with 4 headlamps, a more luxurious interior and an extra 11 bhp over the Zephyr Six. Production of all models ended in 1966. The Zephyr Six became well known to many with its regular appearance in the popular 1960's television series "Z Cars".

Specifications

Model

Zephyr 4

Zephyr 6

Zodiac

Years Produced

1962 -1966

Body Type (all)

4 door saloon or "Farnham" estate, all steel unitary construction

Length

15ft

15ft

15ft 1in

Width

5ft 9in

5ft 9in

5ft 9in

Weight

23cwt

24.5cwt

25.25cwt

Engine

4 cyl inline 1703cc

6 cyl inline 2553cc

6 cyl inline 2553cc

Power

68 bhp

98 bhp

109 bhp

Gearbox (all)

4 speed manual all synchromesh - optional overdrive or automatic

Driven Wheels

Rear

Rear

Rear

Brakes (all)

Discs on front and drums on rear. Servo assisted

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut

MacPherson Strut

MacPherson Strut

Rear Suspension

Leaf Spring, live axle

Leaf Spring, live axle

Leaf Spring, live axle

 Zephyr 4 Mk3 Saloon and Zodiac Mk 3 Saloon

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