1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1977 Buick LeSabre is newer by 11 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick LeSabre (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 484 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, 1977 Buick LeSabre (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick LeSabre | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LeSabre | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
