1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1972 Nissan President
To start off, 1972 Nissan President is newer by 6 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 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (113 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan President weights approximately 305 kg more than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
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, 1972 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Zephyr | 1972 Nissan President | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Zephyr | President |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2860 mm |
