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Ford Zephyr & Zodiac Mk III

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Ford Zodiac Mk III

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 Mk III

Zephyr 6 Mk III

Zodiac Mk III

Years Produced

1962-1966

1962-1966

1962-1966

Body Type

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

Length

15ft 0in

15ft 0in

15ft 1in

Width

5ft 9in

5ft 9in

5ft 9in

Weight

2576lb

2744lb

2828lb

Engine

4 cyl inline 1703cc

6 cyl inline 2553cc

6 cyl inline 2553cc

Power

68 bhp @ 4800 rpm

98 bhp @ 4750 rpm

103 bhp @ 4800 rpm

Torque

95lb ft @ 3000 rpm

133lb ft @ 2000 rpm

133lb ft @ 2400 rpm

Gearbox

4 speed manual all synchromesh. Optional overdrive or automatic

Driven Wheels

Rear

Rear

Rear

Brakes

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

 

Performance

Model

Zephyr 4 Mk III

Zephyr 6 Mk III

Zodiac Mk III

Top Speed

85 mph

95 mph

104 mph

0-60 mph

19.6 seconds

16.1 seconds

13.5 seconds

Fuel Consumption

23 mpg

18 mpg

18 mpg

 

Useful Links

The Ford Mk III Zephyr & Zodiac Owners Club

Classic Ford Magazine

Zephyr & Zodiac Mk 3 books at Amazon.co.uk

 

Gallery