1956 Cadillac 6239D vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1966 Ford Zephyr is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Cadillac 6239D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Cadillac 6239D would be higher. At 5,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Cadillac 6239D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (285 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (88 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Cadillac 6239D should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Cadillac 6239D weights approximately 760 kg more than 1966 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, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (543 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1956 Cadillac 6239D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Cadillac 6239D | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | 6239D | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2940 mm |