1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1984 Nissan Santana is newer by 18 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 1,994 cc (5 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Santana (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 1 kg more than 1984 Nissan Santana.
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, 1984 Nissan Santana, 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, 1984 Nissan Santana (152 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Zephyr | Santana |
Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |