1976 Ford Torino vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1976 Ford Torino is newer by 10 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 4,090 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (88 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Torino weights approximately 400 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, 1976 Ford Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Torino | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Torino | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4090 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2750 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 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2940 mm |
