1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1977 Nissan Laurel is newer by 11 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 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Laurel (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (88 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 10 kg more than 1977 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1977 Nissan Laurel (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Zephyr | Laurel |
Year Released | 1966 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2680 mm |