1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1993 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1993 Toyota MR2 is newer by 27 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota MR2 (154 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 89 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, 1993 Toyota MR2 (195 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1993 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Zephyr | MR2 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |