1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody 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 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 28 kg more than 1966 Ford Zephyr. 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 (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Zephyr | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Zephyr | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1358 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
