1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Fury 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 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Fury (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (113 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 530 kg more than 1966 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1972 Plymouth Fury (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Zephyr | Fury |
Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 5897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3060 mm |