1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2008 Tesla Roadster is newer by 42 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 95 kg more than 2008 Tesla Roadster.
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, 2008 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (235 Nm). This means 2008 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 2008 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Tesla |
Model | Zephyr | Roadster |
Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 370 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2352 mm |