1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R 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. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 182 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (88 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 270 R weights approximately 16 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, 1994 Nissan 270 R (344 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (167 Nm). This means 1994 Nissan 270 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Zephyr | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Zephyr | 270 R |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 270 HP |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 273 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
