1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1972 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1972 Nissan Skyline 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Skyline (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (88 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 160 kg more than 1972 Nissan Skyline.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Zephyr | 1972 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Zephyr | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2650 mm |
