1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1980 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1980 Peugeot 505 is newer by 14 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (105 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster 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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Zephyr | 1980 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Zephyr | 505 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2910 mm |
