1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1971 Toyota Corolla 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (88 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 470 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1966 Ford Zephyr 1971 Toyota Corolla
Make Ford Toyota
Model Zephyr Corolla
Year Released 1966 1971
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 1166 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 88 HP 62 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 167 Nm 95 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93.7 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72.4 mm 66 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1250 kg 780 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1510 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2290 mm


 

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