1975 Ford Torino vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1975 Ford Torino is newer by 9 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 320 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, 1975 Ford Torino (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Torino | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Torino | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1975 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 68 L |