1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1987 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1987 Toyota Supra is newer by 21 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 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (88 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Supra weights approximately 307 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, 1987 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Zephyr | 1987 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Zephyr | Supra |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2730 mm |
