1978 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 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 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1978 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 72 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 128 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |