1973 Bitter CD vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1973 Bitter CD is newer by 7 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 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bitter CD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bitter CD (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 394 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, 1973 Bitter CD (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Bitter CD | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | CD | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1973 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |