1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 28 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 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 340 kg more than 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Zephyr | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1966 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 1840 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 48 L |