1966 Ford Mustang vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, both 1966 Ford Mustang and 1966 Ford Zephyr were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (113 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 121 kg more than 1966 Ford Mustang.
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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (198 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Mustang. 1966 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Zephyr will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Mustang | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6385 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.9 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
