1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 2006 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2006 Nissan Hardbody 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Hardbody (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (88 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
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, 2006 Nissan Hardbody (174 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Zephyr | 2006 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Zephyr | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2960 mm |
