1969 Buick GS vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1969 Buick GS is newer by 3 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 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (88 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 550 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, 1969 Buick GS (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | GS | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2940 mm |
