1967 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite is newer by 1 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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (105 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 586 kg more than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. 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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
| Model | Sprite | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2930 mm |
