1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is newer by 13 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (130 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (105 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire weights approximately 33 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Zephyr | Starfire |
Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1333 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2470 mm |