1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 vs. 1978 Datsun 280Z
To start off, 1978 Datsun 280Z is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 would be higher. At 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Datsun 280Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Datsun 280Z (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Datsun 280Z should accelerate faster than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 weights approximately 56 kg more than 1978 Datsun 280Z.
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, 1978 Datsun 280Z (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Datsun 280Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | 1978 Datsun 280Z | |
| Make | Willys-Overland | Datsun |
| Model | Aero-Willys 2600 | 280Z |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4399 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1631 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2304 mm |
