1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado (385 HP) has 272 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (113 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 818 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, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado (645 Nm) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (198 Nm). This means 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado 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. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Zephyr | 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Zephyr | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 6967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 385 HP |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 101 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2118 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3030 mm |
