1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Corolla (119 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (105 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 310 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Zephyr | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Zephyr | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2440 mm |
