1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 2007 Ford GT 500
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 41 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford GT 500 weights approximately 190 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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Zephyr | 2007 Ford GT 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Zephyr | GT 500 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |
