1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 30 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (88 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 98 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911.
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, 1996 Porsche 911 (650 Nm) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (167 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Zephyr | 911 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 650 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2280 mm |