1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1959 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1966 Ford Zephyr is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Fregate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Fregate would be higher. At 2,141 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Renault Fregate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (88 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1959 Renault Fregate. (76 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Fregate weights approximately 60 kg more than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
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 (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Fregate. (153 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Zephyr | 1959 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Zephyr | Fregate |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2810 mm |
