1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 2007 Honda NSX
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (88 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda NSX weights approximately 280 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 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 2007 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Zephyr | NSX |
Year Released | 1966 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 78 mm |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2540 mm |