1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 2006 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2006 Nissan Frontier is newer by 40 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.
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, both vehicles can yield 235 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 2006 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Zephyr | Frontier |
Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 2501 cc |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 235 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3200 mm |