1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1981 Seat Ronda
To start off, 1981 Seat Ronda is newer by 15 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 1,714 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Seat Ronda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1981 Seat Ronda. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 196 kg more than 1981 Seat Ronda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Ford Zephyr is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Seat Ronda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat Ronda. (98 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1981 Seat Ronda | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Zephyr | Ronda |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1714 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 20.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |