1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1970 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1970 Nissan Laurel is newer by 4 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Laurel (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (88 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 225 kg more than 1970 Nissan Laurel.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Zephyr | 1970 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Zephyr | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2630 mm |
