1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe
To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 32 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (88 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 530 kg more than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. 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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | |
Make | Ford | MCC |
Model | Zephyr | Smart & Pulse City Coupe |
Year Released | 1966 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 1820 mm |