1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 39 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (88 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 375 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
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, 2005 Lotus Exige (174 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Zephyr | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Zephyr | Exige |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2310 mm |
