1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina 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 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (124 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 270 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Zephyr | Carina |
Year Released | 1966 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2510 mm |