1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1998 Rover Mini

To start off, 1998 Rover Mini 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1998 Rover Mini. (62 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 450 kg more than 1998 Rover Mini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1966 Ford Zephyr is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Rover Mini, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (128 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover Mini. (94 Nm). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover Mini.

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