1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1986 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1986 Nissan Leopard 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Leopard (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 41 kg more than 1986 Nissan Leopard.
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 Nissan Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1986 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Zephyr | Leopard |
Year Released | 1966 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |