1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1986 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1986 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1986 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Falcon weights approximately 40 kg more 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, 1986 Ford Falcon (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Zephyr | 1986 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Zephyr | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2840 mm |
