1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1965 Seat 600
To start off, 1966 Ford Zephyr is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Seat 600 would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 755 kg more than 1965 Seat 600.
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 (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1965 Seat 600 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Zephyr | 600 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 767 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 235 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2010 mm |