1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1969 Ford Zephyr 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. Both 1969 Ford Zephyr and 1966 Ford Zephyr are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (88 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
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 (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Zephyr | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Zephyr | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2940 mm |
