1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1975 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1975 Nissan Violet is newer by 9 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 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 390 kg more than 1975 Nissan Violet. 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 (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1975 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Zephyr | Violet |
Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2460 mm |