1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1977 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1977 Triumph TR7 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Triumph TR7 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 101 kg more than 1977 Triumph TR7.
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 Triumph TR7 (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1977 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Zephyr | TR7 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |