1970 Dodge Dart vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1970 Dodge Dart is newer by 4 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 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (113 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1970 Dodge Dart. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1970 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Dodge Dart weights approximately 55 kg more than 1966 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, 1970 Dodge Dart (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Dodge Dart | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Dart | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3249 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 60.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2940 mm |