1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1966 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, both 1966 Ford Zephyr and 1966 Lamborghini Miura were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 30 kg more than 1966 Lamborghini Miura.
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 Lamborghini Miura (400 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1966 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Zephyr | Miura |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 62 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 77 L |