1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 is newer by 19 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 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (88 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1966 Ford Zephyr. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Zephyr | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Zephyr | 260 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 82.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2810 mm |
