1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (105 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 118 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Ford Zephyr. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Zephyr | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Zephyr | Civic |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2710 mm |
