Ford Zephyr 4 Mk III

Production	1962-1966 106,810 made
Predecessor	Ford Zephyr Mk II
Successor	Ford Zephyr Mk IV
Body style(s)	4-door saloon 5-door estate (conversion)
Engine	1,703 cc (104 cu in) straight-4
Wheelbase	107 in (2718 mm)
Length	180.75 in (4591 mm) (saloon & estate)
Width	69.25 in (1759 mm)
Height	57.25 in (1454 mm) (saloon) 57.75 in (1467 mm) (estate)
Curb weight	2,576 lb (1,168 kg) (Saloon) 2,912 lb (1,321 kg) (estate)
Ford Zephyr 6 Mark III
Production	1962-1966 105,256 made
Body style(s)	4-door saloon 5-door estate (conversion)
Engine(s)	2,553 cc (156 cu in) straight-6(a small block Ford was available in The Australian Market)

Ford Zephyr Mk III

Mark III Zephyr/Zodiac (Model 211E)

Rather than call the smaller-engined model the Consul as before, Ford UK called it a Zephyr 4 — the 4 to indicate that it had the four cylinder 1,703 cc (104 cu in) engine from old Consul. A four-speed manual gearbox, now with synchromesh on all ratios, was standard, with overdrive or automatic transmission available as options.

Zephyr 6 Mark III

Model numbers 213E, 214E (right-hand drive and left-hand drive)

The Zephyr / Zodiac Mark III shared some of its mechanical components, as well as the basic chassis design, with the Mark II, but had a stronger overall body construction. The exterior was designed by Canadian Roy Brown who also designed the Edsel and the Cortina, though the rear of the body was inspired by a design proposal by Frua. Unlike the Zephyr 4, the Zephyr 6 had a full width grille including the headlight surrounds: overall body length and width were the same for both Zephyr III versions, however. With the same 2,553 cc (156 cu in) displacement as before, the Mark III model had higher compression ratio resulting in some 20 hp (15 kW) higher output as well as a broader torque range.

Only saloons and estate cars were made, the estate being a conversion by Abbotts of Farnham.

Abbott Estates

Zodiac Mark III

Model numbers 213E, 214E

The Zodiac was an upmarket version of the Zephyr 6, but differed considerably from that model by the limousine-type rear doors, sharper roofline (with narrower C-pillar) and tail, unique grille (four headlights instead of two), exclusive bumper bars, plusher seating, and up-market upholstery, dashboard and interior fittings. A choice of individual or bench front seat was available trimmed in leather or cloth. The front doors and bonnet panels were shared with the Zephyr 6. The Executive version had extra luxury fittings again. The 2553 cc single carburettor six cylinder engine was improved internally to increase the power output to 109 bhp and a new four speed all synchromesh transmission with column change was fitted. The brakes, servo assisted, use discs at the front and drum at the rear.

A Mk III saloon tested by the British The Motor magazine in 1962 had a top speed of 100.7 mph (162.1 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 13.4 seconds. A touring fuel consumption of 22.6 miles per imperial gallon (12.5 L/100 km; 18.8 mpg-US) was recorded. The test car cost £1070 including taxes on the UK market.