1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 34 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 1,998 cc, 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (88 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 425 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Zephyr | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Zephyr | Familia |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2270 mm |
