1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1971 Holden Torana
To start off, 1971 Holden Torana is newer by 5 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Torana (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 291 kg more than 1971 Holden Torana.
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, 1971 Holden Torana (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1971 Holden Torana | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Zephyr | Torana |
Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |