1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 2006 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2006 Toyota Quantum 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. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Quantum. (102 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Quantum.
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 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Zephyr | 2006 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Zephyr | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
