1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1979 Seat 131
To start off, 1979 Seat 131 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 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Seat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat 131 weights approximately 44 kg more than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
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 Seat 131 (149 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1979 Seat 131 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Zephyr | 131 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2445 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2500 mm |